Top U.S. envoys met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to push for advancing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, urging movement toward reopening the Rafah border crossing and progressing on ceasefire goals. They also discussed recovering the remains of the last remaining Israeli hostage and steps toward demilitarizing Gaza under the U.S.-brokered deal. Hamas says it has shared all information on the hostage’s remains, while Israel says it will consider reopening Rafah, currently under its control. Egypt is pressing for the crossing to open fully as part of the broader ceasefire implementation.
Date: January 24, 2026. Source: apnews.com