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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner played key roles in brokering a surprising ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, involving complex negotiations, personal diplomacy, and high-stakes diplomacy, which led to the release of Israeli hostages and a fragile peace process in Gaza, though tensions remain high.
The bodies of fathers, soldiers, and students remain in Gaza following a recent hostage release, highlighting ongoing casualties and the human toll of the conflict.
President Donald Trump visited Israel and Egypt to celebrate US-led mediation efforts that resulted in a Gaza ceasefire and hostage releases, but emphasized that the more difficult task of achieving broader Middle East peace, including with Iran, remains ahead.
A Gaza ceasefire is underway with Israel expecting to release all 20 hostages held by Hamas, while a peace summit in Egypt aims to solidify a permanent truce involving key mediators like the US, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. Donald Trump has declared 'war is over' as he travels to the Middle East, and aid is beginning to flow into Gaza amid ongoing violence and humanitarian crises.
A ceasefire in Gaza is holding for a third day amid hopes of releasing Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, with U.S. President Trump set to address the Israeli parliament and attend a summit on ending the conflict. The agreement includes the release of hostages and prisoners, while Gaza faces widespread devastation and displacement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed the nation, celebrating the successful return of hostages from Gaza, thanking the IDF and emphasizing that security challenges remain, while calling for national unity and continued efforts to strengthen Israel.
President Trump is traveling to Israel where 20 hostages are expected to be released to the Red Cross, while the US government faces a shutdown impacting federal workers and military pay, with Trump appointing Dan Scavino as head of the presidential personnel office amidst ongoing political tensions.
A ceasefire in Gaza is holding for a third day ahead of the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, with expected negotiations and international involvement, including a visit by President Trump to Israel, as Gaza faces ongoing destruction and displacement.
Israel expects to release all 20 hostages held in Gaza on Monday as part of a ceasefire deal with Hamas, with plans to also release Palestinian detainees and increase aid deliveries into Gaza, amid ongoing regional diplomatic activities including U.S. President Trump's visit.
A senior Hamas official has stated that the group will not disarm as part of the ongoing prisoner exchange deal with Israel, which involves the release of 250 Palestinian prisoners and hostages. Despite disagreements over the prisoner list, both sides aim to keep the Trump-brokered cease-fire on track, with preparations underway for the release of hostages and recovery of remains. The situation remains tense, with potential delays and internal disputes, but efforts continue to implement the agreement.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is holding, allowing displaced Palestinians to return home and setting the stage for the release of hostages, with U.S. efforts supporting stabilization and diplomatic negotiations, including a planned visit by President Trump.
The article details the timeline of the negotiations leading to a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, including the development of President Trump's 20-point peace plan, diplomatic efforts involving Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the U.S., and the key breakthroughs that led to the agreement, such as hostage releases and Israeli apologies, culminating in the implementation phase of the ceasefire.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is in effect in Gaza, with preparations underway for the release of hostages and the partial withdrawal of Israeli forces, amid ongoing international efforts for humanitarian aid and diplomatic negotiations, including a planned visit by President Trump to Israel.
The Israeli government has approved a phased deal leading to a ceasefire in Gaza, including the release of hostages and prisoners, withdrawal of Israeli forces from part of Gaza, and increased humanitarian aid, with international monitoring and support from the US and Arab countries.
The Israeli government is set to vote on a US-brokered ceasefire plan with Hamas in Gaza, which includes the release of all hostages, Israeli military withdrawal, and prisoner releases. US President Donald Trump predicts hostages will be freed early next week and plans to visit the region. The deal has received mixed reactions, with regional and international support, and efforts are underway to implement the agreement and address subsequent issues.