Netanyahu has vowed Israel will continue to prepare for a major escalation in Gaza, rejecting the idea of reaching a lasting ceasefire deal

Mike Huckabee outlined the plan on Friday and acknowledged it would only feed 60% of Gaza's population

Trump called on Ukraine to accept Putin's offer

Hamas confirmed it was holding direct talks with the US

8th grade student among slain in Latakia Governorate

The US said it was 'encouraged' by the talks and both sides agreed to hold another round

The new pontiff also called for peace in Ukraine, welcomed the India-Pakistan truce, and made an appeal for world peace

Attacks near Nabatieh targeted populated areas during peak traffic hours

Israel continues to maintain a total blockade on aid and all other goods

Ukraine's parliament ratified the minerals deal with the US on Thursday

The US-Houthi ceasefire doesn't apply to Israel

The hawkish senators are demanding that any deal must eliminate Iran's nuclear enrichment program and be approved by the Senate

An Israeli official said Trump couldn't get approval from Congress if he moves forward with a deal that Israel doesn't consent to

Israel has blocked the entry of food and all other goods for more than 60 days

Hamas said Thursday its fighters were engaged in 'fierce fighting' in Rafah and Israeli casualties have been reported