Anticipation is growing as Israel and Hamas appear to be at the closest point yet to sealing a deal to end 15 months of war.

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has met with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Mustafa and leading officials from several Middle Eastern countries in Madrid a day after Spain, Ireland and Norway recognized a Palestinian state.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he remains determined to carry out a ground invasion of the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite U.S. President Joe Biden's misgivings.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister.

The Palestinian prime minister has announced the resignation of his government.