The Israeli government has stopped foreign journalists from entering the strip since the start of the war, citing security concerns.

Two Palestinian boys have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza while collecting firewood, according to their families.

Israelis expressed relief as the remains of Ran Gvili, the last hostage taken into Gaza, were recovered Monday.

Israel has said that it will reopen the border between the Gaza Strip and Egypt within days for travelers on foot, a move that would allow Palestinians who fled the enclave during the two-year war to return home for the first time.

U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met in Israel on Saturday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as local authorities reported further violence in Gaza.

Palestinians are eagerly awaiting the reopening of the Rafah border crossing, Gaza’s lifeline to the outside world.

The underground tunnel, which was destroyed along with troops from the Yahalom unit, reportedly contained weapons and several rooms.

Jared Kushner, President Donald Trump 's son-in-law, unveiled the plan at a Jan. 22 meeting of the Board of Peace, an international organization Trump established this month.