Egypt and Jordan have both rejected the suggestion by US President Donald Trump that Gaza should be “cleaned out” and what remains of its pre-war population of 2.3 million moved to the two neighbouring countries.

But the UN's special rapporteur for Palestine, Francesca Albanese, denounced the statements by both Trump and Smotrich, saying: "Ethnic cleansing is anything but an 'out-of the box' thinking, no matter how one packages it. It is illegal, immoral and irresponsible."

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Tuesday urged greater progress in shaping the political and economic future of the Gaza Strip, following the release of further hostages by Palestinian militant group Hamas.

Olaf Scholz calls on all sides to implement ceasefire agreement, emphasizes it's also time to plan Gaza Strip's political and economic future

Crowds of displaced Palestinians made the arduous journey back to heavily destroyed northern Gaza for a second day Tuesday, under a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. More than 375,000 Palestinians have crossed into northern Gaza since Israel allowed their return on Monday morning,

The European Union agreed to reactivate its border assistance mission at the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt, Kaja Kallas, the bloc’s top diplomat, said Monday.

Celebrations that erupted in Gaza on Sunday morning after the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect have quickly given way to dismay as Palestinians begin returning to what’s left of their homes.

European bloc 'ready to assist with humanitarian aid, reconstruction, recovery,' Kaja Kallas says after meeting Palestinian premier - Anadolu Ajansı

Italy says monitoring mission, which was halted when Hamas seized control of Strip in 2007, 'was launched at the request of Israel and the PA'

UNRWA's work to support Palestinians in Gaza, region now 'more important than ever,' must retain international support, says Hadja Lahbib - Anadolu Ajansı