Witnessed and recorded by an NBC News crew in Gaza, the fighters' presence at a crossing deemed vital for keeping Hamas from going into the north of Gaza raises big questions about one of Israel’s stated objectives in launching the war: eliminate the militant group behind the worst terrorist attack in Israeli history.

The visit by the envoy, Steven Witkoff, was set to take place as Israeli and Hamas officials prepared for a new round of negotiations aimed at cementing the current cease-fire in Gaza and allowing more exchanges of hostages and Palestinian prisoners.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu took the stand during his corruption trial Monday in Tel Aviv, defending himself against two aides after failing to get the hearing delayed.

The visit will make the Israeli prime minister the first foreign leader to be invited to Trump's residence since he took office last week.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been invited by United States President Donald Trump to a meeting at the White House on February 4, 2025, the Israeli premier's office said on Tuesday.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says U.S. President Donald Trump has invited him to visit the White House on Feb. 4. This will make Netanyahu the first foreign leader to visit Washington in Trump's second term.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu missed the ceremony celebrating the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz as he deals with legal woes at home and the threat of arrest abroad.

The Trump-Netanyahu meeting comes after the US president repeatedly claimed credit for sealing an ongoing ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, which came after months of fruitless negotiations.

The first foreign leader to visit President Donald Trump at the White House in his second term will be wanted for war crimes.

WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that President Donald Trump has invited him to visit the White House on Feb. 4, which would make him the first foreign leader to do so in Trump’s second term.