Netanyahu was blindsided — and infuriated — this past week by Trump’s announcement that the U.S. was halting its military campaign against the Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen after the Houthis agreed to stop firing on U.S. ships in the Red Sea, according to one of the U.S. officials and the two Middle East diplomats.

Israel has not agreed to any ceasefire or prisoner swap with Hamas ahead of the expected release of Israeli-American soldier Edan Alexander, but is continuing to prepare to intensify its military operations in Gaza,

Netanyahu wrote on platform X that on Monday, he met with President Donald Trump’s envoy for the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, and the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's security cabinet approves plans that may include seizing the Gaza Strip and controlling aid.

Reports say Israel now eyeing occupation of entire enclave, control of aid and possible expulsion of Palestinians.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that a new plan calls for a “forceful entry” into the territory and would involve Palestinians relocating to the south.

Hamas releases Edan Alexander, the last living American hostage in Gaza, ahead of President Trump’s Middle East trip

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the military will enter Gaza "with full force" in the coming days, despite ongoing ceasefire efforts and the release of a US-Israeli hostage from the war-ravaged territory.

Israel’s new plan signals that expanding its territorial control over Gaza is more than just a short-term military tactic.

Hamas says it was informed Israel would halt reconnaissance, drone, and warplane flights, as well as combat operations, to create a safe corridor for release