Even the prospect of civil war cannot be ruled out,' an expert tracking growing violence in the West Bank told Newsweek.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday the outcome of Israel's war with Iran presented opportunities for peace that his country must not waste.

The ceasefire between Iran and Israel, announced by President Donald Trump on June 24, has held as of July 2, despite early accusations of violations. Both nations are resuming normal activities like reopening schools and airspace.

Israel and Hamas still appear far apart in ending their war, even as Israel has agreed in principle to a new ceasefire.

Gideon Saar, the Israeli foreign minister, cited “positive signs” in the long-moribund cease-fire talks to end the war in Gaza and free the hostages held there.

Israel has agreed to a U.S. proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas after reneging on a previous path for peace earlier this year, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar reportedly confirmed Wednesday.