An Israeli proposal to force much of Gaza’s population into a small enclave is now overshadowing negotiations over a truce.

Hamas and Israel staked out their positions Wednesday ahead of expected talks on a Washington-backed ceasefire proposal ...

Both sides stopped short of accepting the proposal announced Tuesday by President Trump. Hamas insisted on its longstanding position that any deal bring an end to the war in Gaza.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called on Wednesday for the elimination of Hamas in his first public remarks since President Donald Trump announced what he called a "final proposal" for ...