The Israeli government has stopped foreign journalists from entering the strip since the start of the war, citing security concerns.

Israel has said that it will reopen the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt within days for travelers on foot, a move that would allow Palestinians who fled the enclave during the two-year war to return home for the first time.

Two Palestinian boys have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza while collecting firewood, according to their families.

Hospitals in Gaza say Israeli forces have killed at least 11 Palestinians on one of the deadliest days since the ceasefire between Hamas and Israel took effect in October.

Many Palestinians are skeptical of President Trump's peacemaking efforts as they try to emerge from Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza. But Israeli business leaders like what they hear.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met in Israel on Saturday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as local authorities reported further violence in Gaza.