Pakistan, July 9 -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US President Donald Trump in Washington, where both leaders prioritized securing the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel's goal to eliminate Hamas' military and government capabilities, stating that the mission in Gaza is not yet complete. However, he added that negotiators are actively working on a potential ceasefire.

Trump's special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, said major progress had been made in the ceasefire talks, with only one major issue left to resolve. He expressed hope that a 60-day temporary ceasefire deal could be reached by the end of the week. The proposed agreement would reportedly include the release of ...