Netanyahu reiterates opposition to Palestinian state
The Israeli prime minister made the comments in Jerusalem on Sunday.
The ceasefire in Gaza is broadly holding, with Israeli forces inside the strip having pulled back to the so-called "yellow line."
Nonetheless, sporadic clashes between the Israel Defense Forces and Gaza militants -- plus deadly IDF airstrikes -- continue.
The remains of one deceased hostage are still thought to be in Gaza. Israeli authorities have been releasing Palestinian prisoners and the bodies of deceased Palestinians detainees in exchange for the return of hostage remains.
Key Headlines
- US, allies preparing to announce transition to 2nd phase of Gaza peace plan in 'coming weeks'
- Israel identifies returned remains as Thai national
- Trump says ceasefire going 'well' despite clashes, Israeli strikes
- 4 Israeli soldiers wounded by Hamas, IDF says
- Coffin carrying possible deceased hostage turned over to Red Cross
2 people killed in Gaza, IDF says
Two people were shot and killed by Israeli forces in Gaza on Monday in two separate incidents, according to the Israel Defense Forces.
The IDF said the individuals crossed into the Israeli-controlled part of northern Gaza "posing an immediate threat" to troops.
"IDF troops in the Southern Command remain deployed in accordance with the ceasefire agreement and will continue to operate to remove any immediate threat," the IDF said in a statement.
Search continues for dead and missing in Gaza, Red Cross says
The International Red Cross is working in Gaza to help identify remains of those killed during the war, the group said on Monday.
"In Gaza, thousands do not know the fate and whereabouts of their loved ones," the group said on social media, sharing photos of what appeared to be mass graves.
The remains of two hostages are also thought to still be in Gaza, according to Israeli officials. The dead and missing "must be handled respectfully and their dignity protected" under international humanitarian law, the group said.
"The ICRC supports forensics and health authorities to manage, document and trace the deceased so families can find closure," the Red Cross said.