Meanwhile, Israeli attacks have killed at least 138 Palestinians in Gaza over the past 24 hours, local health officials said.

More than 60 of those killed were waiting for aid, according to Palestinian health officials. President Trump said Friday that talks over a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are at a crucial stage.

It was not clear if Hamas’ statement meant it had accepted the proposal from U.S. President Donald Trump for a 60-day ceasefire. Hamas has been seeking guarantees that the initial truce would lead to ...

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to comment on Trump's announcement and has repeatedly said Hamas must be ...