Luis Diaz Devesa/Getty Images(NEW YORK) -- More than 100 days since Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
The conflict, now the deadliest between the warring sides since Israel's founding in 1948, shows no signs of letting up soon and the brief cease-fire that allowed for over 100 hostages to be freed from Gaza remains a distant memory.
Here's how the news is developing. All times Eastern:
Feb 14, 5:50 PM Biden defers removal of most Palestinians in the US for 18 months
President Joe Biden issued a memo Wednesday deferring the removal of most Palestinians in the United States for an 18-month period, citing the “deteriorated” humanitarian conditions in Gaza since Hamas’ Oct. 7 terror attack, and Israel’s retaliatory military operations.
“While I remain focused on improving the humanitarian situation, many civilians remain in danger,” Biden wrote in the memo.
The president added that this move is "in the foreign policy interest of the United States."
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said in a statement this will give Palestinians in the U.S. "a temporary safe haven."
The so-called deferred enforced departure status Biden granted would not apply to convicted felons, Palestinians who are subject to extradition or those who voluntarily leave the country, according to the memo.
-ABC News' Fritz Farrow
Feb 14, 2:15 PM US asks for 'credible plan' to protect civilians in Rafah
National security adviser Jake Sullivan said the White House wants to see a "credible plan" from the Israelis for how they would avoid civilian casualties during a potential military operation in Rafah in southern Gaza, where so many residents have fled for safety.
Sullivan said the Israelis are facing "three realities": They must evacuate more than 1 million people to a safe place; they need to avoid disrupting the flow of humanitarian aid; and they need a "clear answer" to what a potential military operation in Rafah would mean for Egypt, which borders Rafah.
Sullivan also made a point to highlight that Hamas "has to account for itself, as well."
"Hamas is hiding amongst civilians, embedding itself among civilians in ways that also put those civilians at risk. And so, some of the international community's questions and pressure, should be on Hamas," he said.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday, "We will fight until complete victory, and this includes a powerful action also in Rafah -- after we allow the civilian population to leave the battle zones."
ABC News’ Justin Gomez
Feb 14, 1:48 PM FBI director makes unannounced trip to Israel
FBI Director Christopher Wray made an unannounced trip to Israel Wednesday where he met with officials to discuss the “threat landscape" facing the U.S. and Israel, the FBI said.
"Director Wray’s key focus is the work the FBI continues to do to confront the elevated threat as foreign terrorist organizations have expressed support and praise for the attacks on Israel and threatened to attack U.S. interests both abroad and in the homeland," the FBI said in a statement. "The FBI has and will continue to be responsive to requests from the Government of Israel to provide support in their ongoing efforts to keep their citizens safe from the threats and acts of terrorism."
Feb 14, 1:25 PM Netanyahu says negotiations can 'move forward' when Hamas drops 'delusional demands'
The delegation that Israel sent to Egypt to take part in negotiations on Tuesday over a potential cease-fire or hostage deal with Hamas will not return for more talks this week, an Israeli political source told ABC News on Wednesday.
Officials from Egypt, Qatar and the United States have been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas since war broke out on Oct. 7.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that negotiations "can move forward" when "Hamas drop[s] their delusional demands."
But Israeli labor leader Merav Michaeli is criticizing the prime minister, saying, "Netanyahu's refusal to send a delegation to the follow-up talks on the hostage deal shows, once again, that he really does not see an urgent need to bring the hostages home. We must not allow Netanyahu to abandon our hostages for the benefit of his political survival."
ABC News' Jordana Miller and Morgan Winsor
Feb 14, 9:29 AM Israeli delegation won't return to Egypt for more talks this week, source says
The delegation that Israel sent to Egypt to take part in negotiations on Tuesday over a potential cease-fire or hostage deal with Hamas will not return for more talks this week, an Israeli political source told ABC News on Wednesday.
Officials from Egypt, Qatar and the United States have been mediating talks between Israel and Hamas since war broke out on Oct. 7.
Feb 13, 5:11 PM US confirms death of another American in the West Bank
A U.S. citizen has died in the West Bank, the State Department confirmed on Tuesday -- marking what is potentially the second killing of an American in the occupied territory in recent weeks.
State Department Spokesperson Matthew Miller said during a press briefing on Tuesday that the administration was "still in the gathering information stage." He did not provide additional details, including identifying information for the deceased or the apparent cause of death.
The death comes after a 17-year-old Palestinian-American was fatally shot in the West Bank on Jan. 19. Israeli police said at the time that its internal affairs department was investigating a firearm discharge involving an off-duty law enforcement officer, a soldier and a civilian.
-ABC News' Shannon K. Crawford
Feb 13, 4:06 PM Israel still 'acting in good faith' on hostage talks: State Department
The U.S. believes Israel is still "acting in good faith" on hostage negotiations, State Department spokesperson Matt Miller told reporters during a press briefing on Tuesday.
Miller was mostly tight-lipped on the latest round of discussions with Egypt, the U.S. and Qatar in Cairo, though he did say that the U.S. assesses that Israel still shares the administration's interest in reaching an agreement despite its potentially looming Rafah offensive and reports of the country's limited involvement in the talks.
"We have seen public statements from the government of Israel that they want to secure the release of hostages," Miller said.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also reiterated to Secretary Antony Blinken last week in Israel that it is a "top priority" for him to secure the release of the hostages, Miller continued.
"So yes, we do believe they're acting in good faith," he said.
-ABC News' Shannon K. Crawford
Feb 13, 3:42 PM No hostage deal reached as Netanyahu rejects parameters
Top intelligence officials from Israel, the U.S., Qatar and Egypt are meeting in Cairo Tuesday for a new round of hostage deal discussions.
The Israeli delegation will not present a revised proposal to negotiators; they have come only to listen to possible options by the other partners, according to Israeli sources close to the negotiations.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected the draft proposal his own team came up with hours before they departed for Egypt.
-ABC News' Jordana Miller
Feb 13, 12:41 PM Kirby: Renewed hostage negotiations 'moving in the right direction'
National security spokesman John Kirby told reporters that the renewed hostage negotiations have “been constructive” and are "moving in the right direction.”
Officials from Israel, the U.S. and Qatar are in Egypt Tuesday for discussions.
ABC News’ Noah Minnie
Feb 13, 8:13 AM Israel sends delegation to Egypt for truce talks
A delegation from Israel is in Egypt on Tuesday for negotiations regarding the war with Hamas in the Gaza Strip, an Israeli political source told ABC News.
Egyptian state-owned television channel Al-Qahera News reported that Israeli, Qatari and U.S. officials a