Several top U.S. officials are in Israel to shore up the Gaza ceasefire and attempt to bring about a permanent end to the war. They acknowledge the next phase poses serious challenges.

An Israeli native who spent 505 days in captivity after being taken hostage by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, Nova music festival, was met with a standing-room-only crowd Wednesday night at Chabad of Weston. Omer Shem Tov, freed in February 2025, spoke one-on-one with CBS News Miami.

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

Every night the parents of Omer Neutra, whose remains are thought to be held by Hamas, wait for news of his return.

Vice President JD Vance said that he's confident in "durable" peace amid the ceasefire, warning Hamas will be "obliterated" if it doesn't cooperate.

The Trump peace plan calls for an international security force in the Gaza Strip, but countries that might send troops are wary of danger, an unclear mission and being seen as occupiers.

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An Israeli security official said the transfer of aid into the territory is halted "until further notice," the first major test of the ceasefire.