A ceasefire is holding in Gaza as hostages have been handed over to Israel and Palestinian prisoners have been returned to Gaza.

Hamas officials say they’ve begun talks with international mediators over the second phase of the ceasefire in Gaza that began last month.

President Trump's stunning declaration that the U.S. could "take over" Gaza surprised many of his own advisers, thrilled right-wing Israelis, and deeply alarmed the governments in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan,