Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu asserted that Israel's goal was not to occupy Gaza, but to "free Gaza."

RAFAH, Egypt (AP) — Hamas said Monday it has accepted a new proposal from Arab mediators for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip that would still need Israel’s approval, as Gaza’s Health Ministry said the Palestinian death toll from 22 months of war has passed 62,000.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns Hamas propaganda video showing severely emaciated Israeli hostage Evyatar David, calling it criminal Nazi abuse.

Israelis took to the streets on Sunday to protest Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to conquer the rest of the Gaza Strip rather than attempt to negotiate an end to the war under which Hamas would free its last hostages.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said that the Palestinian militant group Hamas has no interest in reaching a ceasefire deal or releasing the remaining hostages held in Gaza. "I understand exactly what Hamas wants.

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Two members of Maryland’s congressional delegation returned from Israel on Thursday after meeting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and pressing him to end the war and address the

Hamas has long called for a comprehensive deal but says it will only release the remaining hostages in return for the release of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, a lasting ceasefire and an Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. The group has refused to lay down its arms, as Israel has demanded.