As Israel and Hamas move closer to a ceasefire agreement, Israel says it wants to maintain troops in a southern corridor of the Gaza Strip — a condition that could derail the talks.

The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, a controversial U.S.-backed aid distribution initiative supported by Israel, is currently the primary method for Palestinians in devastated Gaza to access supplies in designated spots after Israel lifted its aid blockade in mid-May.

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have both voiced strong optimism that a breakthrough is imminent. After months of violence, hostage crises, and political pressure,