The Hamas official said teams have been discussing terms for a new ceasefire agreement over recent days in Cairo.

The visit is Netanyahu's second since Trump was inaugurated in January.

President Donald Trump plans to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday in what would be their second White House sit-down.

Israel expands Gaza operations to pressure Hamas as hostage families express fears that the increased military pressure could risk hostage lives.

Israel's expanded offensive in Gaza continued over the weekend as it tries to pressure Hamas to release the remaining hostages.

It comes after Israel ordered the deadly attacks Tuesday due to Hamas' "repeated refusal" to release the remaining hostages in Gaza.

Israel carried out airstrikes across the Gaza Strip early Tuesday in a move that has raised concerns about returning to an all-out war after several weeks of an

Egypt, Qatar and the United States have been trying to mediate the next steps in the ceasefire.