Israel has previously accepted versions of a proposal put forward by Steve Witkoff, the White House special envoy, which calls for a roughly two-month cease-fire and the release of about half the living hostages, along with the remains of some others. Talks for a permanent cease-fire would take place during that period.

House Republican leaders are sprinting toward a vote on President Donald Trump's tax and spending cuts package. What's in the bill? Tax cuts, money for deportions and defense and cuts to Medicaid.

The pressure is one for House Republicans to pass President Trump's massive tax cuts and spending bill by his July 4 deadline.