President Trump threatened to "eradicate" Hamas if it continues to violate a ceasefire the US helped broker between the militant group and Israel.

Hamas clashes test Trump's Gaza peace deal, his top negotiators return to the region to shore up the ceasefire.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement that Hamas had violated the ceasefire and vowed to go "forcefully" after Hamas terrorists. On Sunday, he decided to close all crossings to the Gaza Strip and halt the delivery of humanitarian aid in response to Hamas' violation of the ceasefire.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a critical-minerals deal at the White House on Monday as the U.S. eyes the continent’s rich rare-earth resources at a time when China is imposing tougher rules on exporting its own critical minerals abroad.

Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages Monday, and Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. U.S. President Donald Trump visited the region to discuss postwar plans.

Lead U.S. negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner told CBS's "60 Minutes" that Israel launching air strikes at Hamas negotiators in Qatar, and then President Trump strongly encouraging them to apologize and promise never to do it again,

The ceasefire agreement was based on a proposal by Trump. The one-page document, signed by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Hamas representatives, outlined a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces, the release of hostages and prisoners, and the resumption of humanitarian aid.

After securing a Middle East peace deal between Israel and Hamas, President Donald Trump is now focused on ending the Russia–Ukraine war.