Israel Hamas war

President Trump warned Sunday Hamas could face 'complete obliteration' if the group refuses to cede power and control of Gaza, amid ongoing efforts to push for ceasefire. On Monday, Israeli and Hamas officials began ceasefire talks in Egypt to discuss Trump's ceasefire plan. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Jonathan Schanzer.

Negotiators are expected to arrive in Egypt on Monday for talks centered on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and a comprehensive end to the war, according to recent reporting from The Guardian. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is joined by Hal Kempfer, a Retired Marine Intelligence Officer and National Security Analyst, as an end to the war appears to still be on the table.

We continue to wait for more updates after President Donald Trump?s 20-point peace plan was proposed to conclude the nearly two-year war in the Gaza Strip. Regardless of what happens next, we do know that the International Red Cross will be involved in some capacity. Dominique Maria Bonessi is a spokesperson with the International Red Cross and joins LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall as the Red Cross continues to evaluate their next steps in Gaza.

We are getting more information tonight as activists aboard a flotilla sailing toward Gaza said late Wednesday that the Israeli navy had started intercepting its boats. According to the latest from Israeli authorities, the activists on board, including Greta Thunberg, were safe and being transferred to Israel. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall reports on the latest developments from the Global Sumud Flotilla livestream.

We are now learning that Hamas is reviewing President Donald Trump?s plan to end the Gaza war. The plan was presented during Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?s joint meeting this week. Netanyahu says if Hamas doesn?t accept the proposal, Israel will continue to increase pressure in the region. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is speaking with Dr. Alon Burstein from Tufts University to discuss the future of the War in Gaza.

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to meet Monday to discuss ending the war in Gaza. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara previews the meeting with Edmund Fitton-Brown, a Senior Fellow at the the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

A major topic at the United Nations General Assembly this week has been Palestinian statehood. This comes after a number of major Western nations officially recognized Palestinian statehood, drawing ire from Israel. The War in Gaza approaches its two-year mark next month. Joining LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall with the latest updates from the region is Dr. Alon Burstein with Tufts University.

President Donald Trump is taking part in a multilateral meeting between Middle Eastern and geographically relevant nations including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. The major issue up for discussion is the ending of Israel's military operations in Gaza and finding peace in the region.

We learned at the start of this week that a number of major Western nations are officially recognizing Palestinian statehood. This comes as the U.N. General Assembly is underway in New York. We now know that France, the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal are among those making the move. Joining LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is the host of the Strat Podcast and Retired Marine Intelligence Officer, Hal Kempfer.

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched an expanded offensive in Gaza City, as part of a continuation of Operation ?Gideon?s Chariots." This comes as Israeli troops and tanks pushed deeper into Gaza City on Wednesday. The IDF says Air Force and artillery units have struck the city more than 150 times in the last few days. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is getting the latest update on conflict in the Middle East from Dr. Alon Burstein with Tufts University, who is an expert on Israeli politics.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday held a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem. During the press conference, Netanyahu expressed his gratitude for President Trump, calling him "the greatest friend that Israel has ever had in the White House.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited Israel Sunday to discuss the war in Gaza with leaders. LiveNOW's Stephanie Coueignoux discusses the latest developments in the Middle East with Alex Traiman, CEO of the Jewish News Syndicate.

Israel says it struck senior Hamas leaders in Doha, Qatar. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Natalie Ecanow.