World |  Trump's surprising statement came during a joint press briefing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday (Feb 4). 

'We will own it': Donald Trump vows to 'take over' Gaza in press conference with Netanyahu

World: The official noted that US President Trump’s priority is ensuring the return of Hamas-held hostages and removing the terrorist group from power. 

Ahead of Trump-Netanyahu meet, White House official calls Gaza a ‘demolition site’

World: Netanyahu hailed the fact he would be the first foreign leader to meet Trump since his January 20 inauguration as "testimony to the strength of the Israeli-American alliance."

Netanyahu to meet Trump as Israel, Hamas await talks for Gaza truce phase 2

World: There has been silence from Netanyahu's office about when a negotiating team will hold the talks with the Palestinian militant group. 

Netanyahu skips Gaza ceasefire talks deadline with Hamas to meet Trump

World, Middle East: Upon Netanyahu's arrival in Washington, Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Yechiel Leiter, described the visit as "an historic visit" on X.

Netanyahu to discuss Gaza ceasefire with President Trump during ‘historic’ US visit

World: The military released a video showing the release of hostages Yarden Bibas and Ofer Calderon. The hostages were brought back to Israel after 484 days in Hamas captivity. 

Gaza ceasefire: Hamas releases three Israeli hostages in exchange for 183 Palestinian prisoners

World: Zubeidi is also known as one of the few inmates to succeed in escaping from Israel's high-security Gilboa prison in 2021, before being recaptured days later.

Freed Palestinian ex-militant calls for 'urgent release' of all prisoners from Israeli prisons

World | Under the deal, the crossing of Gaza's southern border was planned to be open after the Palestinian terror group released all the female hostages in Gaza, including Israeli soldiers and civilians. 

Rafah crossing between Gaza, Egypt to reopen today instead of Sunday: Report

World | Palestinian militant group Hamas released the names of three Israeli hostages to be released on Saturday (Feb 1). The three hostages named are: Ofer Calderon, Keith Siegel and Yarden Bibas, Reuters reported.

Hamas releases names of three Israeli hostages to be freed Saturday

World Middle East: Palestinian health ministry said an Israeli drone strike had killed at least 10 people, with the military saying at the time that it had struck an "armed cell".

Israeli military kills 10 Palestinians in West Bank strike amid Gaza ceasefire

World Middle East: The Hamas group handed over seven hostages to the Red Cross in Khan Younis, from where they were taken to Israeli forces in the Netzarim Corridor area. Hamas had released Israeli woman soldier Agam Berger earlier in the day.

Gaza ceasefire: Hamas releases all eight hostages, including 3 Israelis, five Thai citizens

World Middle East: Two Hamas officials accused Israel of delaying the delivery of aid to Gaza and warned that it could impact the release of hostages held since the October 7 attack.

Hamas claims delay in aid delivery to Gaza; Israel denies, calls it 'fake news'

World Middle East | This came after the Palestinian militant group claimed that there was a delay in the humanitarian aid deliveries to the Gaza Strip, adding that it would affect the hostage release for Thursday. 

Eight Gaza hostages, 3 Israelis and 5 Thais, to be released tomorrow, says Netanyahu's office

World, Middle East: Gaza ceasefire, Israel Hamas war: The ceasefire, which was declared earlier in January after months of unsuccessful negotiations, began on January 19. 

'Families have been informed': Eight of the 33 hostages due for release in first phase of Gaza ceasefire deal are dead

World, Middle East: Long lines formed near the Netzarim Corridor as Palestinians prepared to return to their homes. Israel opened the crossing at 07:00 local time (05:00 GMT).

'Born again': Mixed emotions as Palestinians return to 'demolished' homes in northern Gaza

World, Middle East: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Hamas of failing to fulfil its commitments during the second phase of the prisoner exchange.

Gaza ceasefire on shaky ground as Hamas, Israel trade blame over deal violations

World: Among those 200 prisoners, Israel is also releasing a Palestinian inmate who has spent the longest continuous period in Israeli detention, Mohammed al-Tous. 

Israel releases 200 Palestinian prisoners in exchange of four female soldiers released by Hamas

World: Israel was supposed to withdraw from the northern half of the corridor on day seven of the ceasefire, allowing Palestinians to return to north Gaza via the coastal road. 

'Won't allow Palestinians to return to north Gaza until Hamas releases female civilian hostage,' warns Netanyahu

World, Middle East: Four soldiers, Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy, and Liri Albag, will be taken to an IDF facility near the Gaza border for medical checkups.

Gaza ceasefire: Four female Israeli soldiers released in second hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas

World | Middle East | The Israeli officials have requested the media outlets not to disclose the names of the hostages likely to be released until their families are informed.

Hamas releases names of 4 hostages to be released tomorrow, Israel accuses group of violating truce deal terms

World, Middle East: Israeli police have launched an investigation into the protest and detained three suspects on charges of “disorderly conduct in a public place,” as confirmed by authorities.

'I was so scared…': Fake Hamas attack staged in Israel to protest Gaza ceasefire stirs panic

World: Officials and advisers to the Republican Party said that they worked with Biden's administration but admitted that it will not be easy to push the phased agreement through. 

Trump administration working on second phase of Gaza hostage-ceasefire deal: Report

US President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about the Gaza ceasefire. After signing a series of executive orders on his first day in office, Trump voiced doubts about whether the ceasefire deal would hold throughout all three phases. The newly sworn-in president declared that the Gaza conflict is not America's problem. Trump's remarks mark a significant departure from former President Biden’s approach.

Trump doubtful about Gaza ceasefire amid west bank settler violence | Gravitas

World, Middle East: Gaza ceasefire: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the operation is aimed at “eradicating terrorism” in Jenin. 

Hamas calls for escalation of fighting after Israeli raid on Jenin; Netanyahu vows to 'eradicate terrorism'

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