Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that Israel and Hamas are “very shortly expected to move into the second phase of the ceasefire,” after Hamas returns the remains of the last hostage held in Gaza.

DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Syria’s interim president on Saturday accused Israel of fighting “ghosts” and searching for enemies following the war in Gaza. President Ahmad al-Sharaa told an international conference that since he took power a year ago, he has been sending “positive messages regarding regional peace and stability.”