Netanyahu said Israel was approaching “Phase B” of the Trump plan, which is the next stage of the US-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Monday that no Turkish or Qatari soldiers would be present in Gaza,

Trump on Tuesday called on Iranians to “TAKE OVER YOUR INSTITUTIONS!!!” and promised “HELP IS ON ITS WAY” — before stunningly changing his tune Wednesday and saying that “the other side” assured him that “the killing in Iran is stopping. It’s stopped.”

In an unprecedented gesture, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that US President Donald Trump would be bestowed with Israel’s highest civilian honour, the Israel Prize, in recognition of his “tremendous contributions to Israel and the Jewish people”.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel asked the president to postpone any planned attack. Israeli and Arab officials fear Iran could retaliate by striking their countries.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he agreed with U.S. President Donald Trump's administration that the Rafah crossing in Gaza would not reopen until Hamas had handed over the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage still in the strip, according to a report by KAN, Israel's public broadcaster.