The decision came after Hamas said it had responded positively to an American-backed cease-fire proposal. President Trump says he hopes for a truce as soon as next week.
Hamas said it had given a positive response to the latest ceasefire proposal, adding that further talks were needed. But Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu called the militant group's proposed changes to the deal unacceptable. The developments come ahead of Netanyahu's planned trip to the White House. NBC News' Daniele Hamamdjian has the details.
