Netanyahu said that during his recent visit to Washington, he expressed that Trump is "the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House," and that "President Trump shows that friendship each and every day.

"We demand to abandon the Witkoff framework and return to the Trump framework – all together or unleash hell on Hamas," the Tikva Forum said in a statement.

Trump warned Hamas 'it is OVER for you' if it doesn't release the remaining hostages. The US is also talking directly to Hamas. What's next after the ultimatum?

President Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East is set to return to the region to negotiate an extension on the first phase of the cease-fire deal — as the temporary truce nears a breaking point over Hamas’ barbaric displays during the hostage handoffs.

The Israeli government has decided to close border crossings with the Gaza Strip and halt the entry of humanitarian aid due to Hamas' refusal. The decision was made after the terrorist organization rejected the US plan for a temporary ceasefire,

An Israeli official confirmed that the bodies of four hostages were expected to be turned over but provided no further details.

Israel has approved a US proposal to extend the truce in Gaza through the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and the Jewish Passover holiday in mid-April, the office of the Israeli prime minister has said.

We will take further steps if Hamas continues to hold our hostages,' Israeli prime minister says in recorded speech

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