Israeli officials oppose the inclusion of diplomats from Turkey and Qatar, nations Israel says will work to ensure Hamas’s survival.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the makeup of the body, which includes Turkey and Qatar, contradicts Israeli policy.

President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff announced Wednesday the launch of the second phase of the Gaza peace plan, which requires the disarming of Hamas to make way for an interim governing

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration that the Rafah crossing in Gaza would not reopen until Hamas had handed over the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage still in the strip, according to a report by KAN, Israel's public broadcaster.

The US expects Hamas to comply fully with its obligations, including the immediate return of the final deceased hostage. Failure to do so will bring serious

The United States is hopeful that the 20-point peace plan, announced by Trump in October 2025, has a good chance of being fully implemented

The White House says it is moving into the second phase of President Donald Trump's Gaza ceasefire plan – breathing new life into a proposal that aims to rebuild the war-ravaged area and reshape the wider Middle East.

Israel's government is objecting to the White House announcement of leaders who will play a role in overseeing next steps in Gaza.