In a move that brings the fate of the Gaza ceasefire even closer under his personal control, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is appointing a close political ally to lead talks over phase two of the current ceasefire in Gaza,

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu removed Mossad chief David Barnea and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar from the negotiating team, replacing them with loyalist Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, who is seen as having a direct line to the White House.

Israel will begin negotiations on the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal, including an exchange of the remaining Israeli hostages with Palestinian detainees, Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Tuesday,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday that President Donald Trump's Gaza plan, which includes resettling Palestinians in Gaza elsewhere and the U.S. taking ownership of the enclave,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was all smiles, welcoming Secretary of State Marco Rubio, grateful for the U.S. support. "President Trump is the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House.

The UAE President told US Secretary of State Marco Rubio they oppose a plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza. His statement on the issue comes ahead of a key summit in Saudi Arabia. Follow DW for more.