Hamas submitted its formal response on Tuesday to a proposal outlined by President Biden on May 31.

"NATO coordination would help avoid the gaps and delays in aid deliveries," Stoltenberg said.

The plan outlines a three-phase approach to end hostilities and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The legislative elections are scheduled for June 30, just weeks before the Paris Olympics, with a potential second round in.

Blinken has previously met with Gantz during his visits to Israel.

Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, former Iranian president, failed to secure a place in the elections.

The election began on Thursday in the Netherlands, continuing in other countries on Friday and Saturday.

“It is certainly him,” said Deputy Mayor Nikitas Grillis, pending formal identification.

During the assault, Israeli forces faced heavy resistance and responded with both aerial and ground fire, according to Rear Admiral.

Israeli forces have rescued four hostages alive from two separate locations in the central Gaza area of al-Nuseirat on Saturday,.