U.S. envoys meet Netanyahu to advance Gaza ceasefire phase

On January 24 2026, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem to urge progress into the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire, part of a Trump administration peace initiative. Discussions included reopening the Rafah border crossing and steps toward broader ceasefire implementation. Gaza health authorities reported continued conflict and casualties amid the talks.