The Israeli prime minister, on the final day of a four-day US visit, said a potential agreement could lead to a 60-day ceasefire to negotiate an end to the conflict.
Netanyahu alleges only 20 out of 50 Hamas-held hostages are believed to be alive. The Israeli PM aims for a 60-day ceasefire, which could lead to a permanent end to the conflict.
Trump told reporters last week that he would be 'very firm' with Netanyahu on the need for a speedy Gaza deal & that the Israeli leader also wanted to end the war.
The Israeli PM said negotiators taking part in ceasefire talks that resumed in Doha on Sunday have been asked to achieve a ceasefire deal under conditions that Israel has accepted.
Israeli PM Netanyahu's office said the changes Hamas wants in the Qatari proposal were not acceptable to them but talks for a possible deal to secure the return of hostages will continue.
IDF says Hakham Muhammad Issa Al-Issa led Hamas’ force build-up, helped plan the attacks, and as Head of Combat Support, oversaw aerial & naval operations against Israel.
Hamas fighters are operating autonomously under orders to hold out as long as possible but it is struggling to maintain its grip in the face of opposition from Israel-backed tribes.
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