Netanyahu's office said that since late Thursday he had held calls with the leaders of Germany, India and France, and is expected to speak later to Trump.

Hamas has urged mediators to intervene and put an end to such punitive measures by Israel against Gazans.

Hamas has also responded to PM Netanyahu and accusing Israel of jeopardizing the ceasefire.

Netanyahu praises Trump's 'revolutionary, creative' Gaza plan

Netanyahu hopes to meet Trump in Washington as soon as next week, US officials say

Negotiations between Israel and Hamas, mediated by Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, are reportedly nearing a ceasefire agreement to end the 15-month conflict in Gaza. The proposed deal includes a phased approach focusing on the release of hostages and...

The killing of Yahya Sinwar, at the hands of Israeli forces last year, dealt a severe blow to the Palestinian militant group.