Defense Ministry holding off on settlement building approvals but will okay plans when timing is right, giving preference to projects in so-called blocs, says Israeli official

PM tells Hadar Goldin's parents 'my door is always open to you,' amid reports of possible prisoner exchange deal with Gaza-ruling terror group

According to Lebanese media, a possible first stage of the deal could see Hamas provide information on captives, bodies to Israel in exchange for the release of some prisoners

Hady Amr to make 1st visit since new gov't formed in Jerusalem; is expected to discuss Gaza reconstruction, voice opposition to Israeli home demolitions, PA killing of activist

Israel's conditioning of Gaza rehabilitation on return of captives and Hamas's emboldening since May war have hampered progress in indirect negotiations

As Israel seeks to link post-war rebuilding in the Strip with prisoner swap, Biden administration concerned demand will derail Cairo negotiations aimed at maintaining ceasefire

Opinion: Forget trying to reanimate the moribund peace process and instead, start by improving life in Gaza with help from government-supported investors and businesses

Bulldozers, trucks and cranes enter the Strip to help rebuilding efforts following May's devastating 11 days of fighting with Israel

17 lawmakers sign letter calling on Biden administration to take lead on reconstruction efforts and increase engagement on issue

Yahya Sinwar vows terror group won't touch 'one cent' of international aid for Strip, says the 'greatest gift Israel can give me is to assassinate me'