US President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House for a meeting on February 4, announced Netanyahu's office on Tuesday.&nbsp;
The statement from the Israeli PM's office said, "Prime Minister Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to be invited to the White House during President Trump's second term."
This will mark the first official visit by a foreign leader during Trump&rsquo;s second term, signalling a gesture of support for Netanyahu, who recently played a key role in brokering a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza.&nbsp;
US President Donald Trump had said on Monday that he plans to speak to Benjamin Netanyahu and that the Israeli Prime Minister would be traveling to Washington to meet with him.
Trump, while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, did not give a date for the meeting but said it would take place "very soon."
Netanyahu will fly to meet Trump even as he is&nbsp;recovering from the prostate removal surgery he underwent a month ago.
Meanwhile, President Trump&rsquo;s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has already started discussions on phase two of the Israel-Hamas hostage deal, reported The Jerusalem Post.&nbsp;
Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel on Wednesday to discuss with PM Benjamin Netanyahu the second phase of the hostage deal, which will include the release of all the remaining 64 hostages from Hamas captivity, some of whom are confirmed to be dead.&nbsp;
As per the ceasefire deal signed, the negotiations are officially supposed to start only on Monday, day 16 of the truce.&nbsp;
Netanyahu has stated that Israel will oppose any deal that will officially end the war in Gaza and leave Hamas in power.
Netanyahu is reported to be upbeat over Trump's recent statements proposing to move Gazans to Egypt and Jordan. The US president said he had discussed the issue with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and said, "We helped them a lot, and I'm sure he'd help us. He's a friend of mine. I think he would do it, and Jordan would do it too."&nbsp;
(With inputs from agencies)

World | The statement said, "Prime Minister Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to be invited to the White House during President Trump's second term."

US President Donald Trump has invited Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House for a meeting on February 4, announced Netanyahu's office on Tuesday. The statement from the Israeli PM's office said, "Prime Minister Netanyahu is the first foreign leader to be invited to the White House during President Trump's second term." This will mark the first official visit by a foreign leader during Trump’s second term, signalling a gesture of support for Netanyahu, who recently played a key role in brokering a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza. US President Donald Trump had said on Monday that he plans to speak to Benjamin Netanyahu and that the Israeli Prime Minister would be traveling to Washington to meet with him. Trump, while speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, did not give a date for the meeting but said it would take place "very soon." Netanyahu will fly to meet Trump even as he is recovering from the prostate removal surgery he underwent a month ago. Meanwhile, President Trump’s special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, has already started discussions on phase two of the Israel-Hamas hostage deal, reported The Jerusalem Post. Witkoff is expected to arrive in Israel on Wednesday to discuss with PM Benjamin Netanyahu the second phase of the hostage deal, which will include the release of all the remaining 64 hostages from Hamas captivity, some of whom are confirmed to be dead. As per the ceasefire deal signed, the negotiations are officially supposed to start only on Monday, day 16 of the truce. Netanyahu has stated that Israel will oppose any deal that will officially end the war in Gaza and leave Hamas in power. Netanyahu is reported to be upbeat over Trump's recent statements proposing to move Gazans to Egypt and Jordan. The US president said he had discussed the issue with the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and said, "We helped them a lot, and I'm sure he'd help us. He's a friend of mine. I think he would do it, and Jordan would do it too." (With inputs from agencies)

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Following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the conflict in <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/amid-announcement-of-gaza-ceasefire-deal-a-look-at-the-key-events-of-the-war-8626882">Gaza</a> starting on Sunday, forces in Iraq and Yemen have said that they will suspend their attacks on Israel.
Although the Israeli cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has yet to confirm the deal, key mediators have announced the agreement between the two sides. The ceasefire has also been welcomed within the Iran-led Axis of Resistance.&nbsp;
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<h2>'If they return, we will return'</h2>
Akram al-Kaabi, the secretary-general of the Nujaba Movement, said in a statement published on Wednesday, &ldquo;With this important development, we announce that we will suspend our military operations against the entity in solidarity with its halt in Palestine, and to strengthen the continuation of the truce in Gaza.&rdquo;&nbsp;
However, he also warned, &ldquo;Let the usurping entity know that any foolishness on its part in Palestine or the region will be met with a harsh response, and that our fingers are still on the trigger and our missiles and drones are fully prepared. If they return, we will return.&rdquo;
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Mohammed Abdul Salam, a spokesperson for Yemen&rsquo;s Houthi Movement, also announced the group&rsquo;s decision to end its operations against Israel, adding that their &ldquo;battle [is] reaching its conclusion with the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza.&rdquo; However, he said that Israel&rsquo;s &ldquo;continued occupation of Palestine represents a threat to the security and stability of the region.&rdquo;
Iran&rsquo;s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) also lauded the ceasefire, describing it as a &ldquo;victory&rdquo; for Hamas. The IRGC said in a statement, &ldquo;The end of the war and the imposition of a ceasefire&hellip; is a clear victory and a great victory for Palestine and a bigger defeat for the monstrous Zionist regime.&rdquo;
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Qatar and the United States, as key mediators, confirmed the agreement. Qatar&rsquo;s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, announced on Wednesday that the ceasefire would begin on Sunday, January 19, marking the start of phase one of the agreement. During this initial phase, 33 Israeli hostages are expected to be released over 42 days.
(With inputs from agencies)

World, Middle East: Qatar and the United States, as key mediators, confirmed the agreement. Qatar’s Prime Minister announced on Wednesday that the ceasefire would begin on January 19,

Following the announcement of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas to end the conflict in Gaza starting on Sunday, forces in Iraq and Yemen have said that they will suspend their attacks on Israel. Although the Israeli cabinet, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has yet to confirm the deal, key mediators have announced the agreement between the two sides. The ceasefire has also been welcomed within the Iran-led Axis of Resistance. Also read: Netanyahu stalls Gaza ceasefire deal until Hamas drops ‘last-minute concessions’; group denies backtracking 'If they return, we will return' Akram al-Kaabi, the secretary-general of the Nujaba Movement, said in a statement published on Wednesday, “With this important development, we announce that we will suspend our military operations against the entity in solidarity with its halt in Palestine, and to strengthen the continuation of the truce in Gaza.” However, he also warned, “Let the usurping entity know that any foolishness on its part in Palestine or the region will be met with a harsh response, and that our fingers are still on the trigger and our missiles and drones are fully prepared. If they return, we will return.” Also read: British PM Keir Starmer in Ukraine to sign 'landmark 100-year' partnership. What is it? Mohammed Abdul Salam, a spokesperson for Yemen’s Houthi Movement, also announced the group’s decision to end its operations against Israel, adding that their “battle [is] reaching its conclusion with the declaration of a ceasefire in Gaza.” However, he said that Israel’s “continued occupation of Palestine represents a threat to the security and stability of the region.” Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) also lauded the ceasefire, describing it as a “victory” for Hamas. The IRGC said in a statement, “The end of the war and the imposition of a ceasefire… is a clear victory and a great victory for Palestine and a bigger defeat for the monstrous Zionist regime.” Also read: Trump’s inauguration: THESE top leaders and billionaires will attend the mega event Qatar and the United States, as key mediators, confirmed the agreement. Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani, announced on Wednesday that the ceasefire would begin on Sunday, January 19, marking the start of phase one of the agreement. During this initial phase, 33 Israeli hostages are expected to be released over 42 days. (With inputs from agencies)

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Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's office said on Thursday (Jan 16) that the cabinet won't meet to approve the ceasefire deal till the time <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/biden-administration-thanks-trump-for-crucial-role-in-israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal-8626330">Hamas</a> backs down on 'last minute concessions', as reported by Reuters.&nbsp;
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Earlier, Reuters quoted Netanyahu&rsquo;s office saying &ldquo;Hamas reneges on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel to extort last-minute concessions. The Israeli cabinet will not convene until the mediators notify Israel that Hamas has accepted all elements of the agreement.&rdquo;
The meeting was scheduled for 11:00 am local time. As per another report by the Jerusalem Post, the cabinet delayed the meeting because &ldquo;the hostage deal delegation hasn&rsquo;t finished its work in Qatar and returned to Israel. When the delegation returns, the security cabinet will convene.&rdquo;
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As per Israel's local media reports, the Religious Zionism Party, a part of Benjamin Netanyahu&rsquo;s coalition government, has said that it will only support his government if he agrees to &ldquo;Israel&rsquo;s return to the war to destroy Hamas&rdquo; after phase one of the ceasefire and hostage release deal.
<h2>Key mediators Qatar, US announce ceasefire deal</h2>
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Thirty-three Israeli hostages will be released in the first 42-day phase of the agreement.
United States President Joe Biden also lauded the deal, saying, &ldquo;Today, after many months of intensive diplomacy by the United States, along with Egypt and Qatar, Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire and hostage deal.&rdquo;
Biden said the first phase will last six weeks and includes a &ldquo;full and complete ceasefire, withdrawal of Israeli forces from all the populated areas of Gaza, and the release of a number of hostages held by Hamas.&rdquo;
(With inputs from agencies)

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