President Trump said on Friday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has no qualms about resuming the war in Gaza. Why it matters: The first phase of the hostage-release and ceasefire in Gaza agreement between Israel and Hamas is set to expire in eight days and could end a 42-day period without fighting.

Netanyahu discussed the plan with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who kicked off a Middle East visit by endorsing Israel's war aims in Gaza, saying Hamas “must be eradicated.”

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