The president is clearly interested not just in a mere 60-day ceasefire between Israel and Hamas,' a source with direct knowledge of the negotiations told Newsweek.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have agreed to end the war in Gaza in two weeks, Israeli media reports. We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

Benjamin Netanyahu was quick to bask in the glow of Israel’s military success in Iran. Now he must turn his attention back to Gaza, a war in which the major strategic victories are far harder to find.

Benjamin Netanyahu, the Israeli prime minister, has avoided a truce in Gaza. Boosted by his Iran campaign, he can negotiate from strength.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu agreed on a rapid end to the war in Gaza during a phone call after the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites, Israeli media has reported quoting a source 'familiar with the conversation'.