The Israel Defense Forces continues its intense airstrike and ground campaigns in Gaza with ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that a prisoner swap deal with the Palestinian group Hamas could be finalized in a matter of “days or hours.” His remarks were reported by Israeli outlets including Channel 12 and Yedioth Ahronoth.

Israeli negotiating team in Doha to brief prime minister on latest developments during encrypted video call - Anadolu Ajansı

Hamas still has not given a list of living hostages; American, Israeli officials hopeful agreement will be reached before Trump’s Jan. 20 inauguration

The call comes as Brett McGurk, the White House Coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa, is in the Middle East for negotiations. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan told CNN's "State of the Union" on Sunday that McGurk is there to hammer out the "final details" of an agreement.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden spoke Sunday about efforts to reach a ceasefire and hostage release deal in the Israel-Hamas war.

Billionaire Steve Witkoff, nominated by US President-elect Donald Trump as the Middle East envoy, has been central to the high-stakes ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. With blunt diplomacy and Trump’s backing,

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with US President Joe Biden about the progress in negotiations for a Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Joe Biden ... and Biden’s top Mideast adviser, Brett McGurk, were both in the Qatari capital Doha. Barnea’s presence, confirmed ...

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President ... and Biden’s top Mideast adviser, Brett McGurk, were both in the Qatari capital Doha.

Gaza hostages set for gradual return home after 15 months in Hamas captivity • Biden confirms US citizens to be released in first phase