Some American observers assumed that Netanyahu wanted to extend the war into Trump’s term, during which he would have the Republican president’s permission to behave however he liked. These were, after all, like-minded politicians. But that assessment misread the Netanyahu-Trump dynamic.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken separately to US President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden to thank them for their help securing a ceasefire in Gaza and a deal to release hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office says ceasefire deal with Hamas has still not been reached and that the final details were still being sorted out. That comes after multiple mediators had said Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release dozens of hostages after more than 15 months of war.

Not long after news broke about a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas following a 15-month war in Gaza, Israel's prime minister said a deal has not been reached.

Israel continued its strikes on Gaza hours after a ceasefire deal was announced, residents and authorities in the Palestinian enclave said. Later, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called Donald Trump to thank him after reaching deal with Hamas in Gaza.

Netanyahu's statement on Gaza ceasefire deal with Qatar and US, sparking joy in Palestinians, still pending final details.