In a historic moment, Israeli lawmakers wore red caps reading “Trump: The Peace President” as US President Donald Trump addressed the Knesset in Jerusalem. The speech, delivered after the landmark ceasefire with Hamas, marked what Trump called a “New Dawn for the Middle East.”

Trump praised Israel’s battlefield victories, urged a pivot to peace, and pledged American support for Gaza’s reconstruction. With standing ovations and chants echoing through the chamber, the Knesset turned into a rare celebration of US-Israel unity.

Trump Declared “The Peace President” by Israeli Lawmakers | Knesset Highlights 

A major breakthrough in the Middle East: All living Israeli hostages have been freed as part of a historic Gaza ceasefire agreement. The two-year-long crisis between Israel and Hamas sees a dramatic turn as Palestinian prisoners are also returned to Gaza. This swap marks a hopeful step toward lasting peace after years of conflict.

Gaza Ceasefire: All Living Hostages Freed | End Of 2-Year Long Crisis

President Donald Trump declared the end of the “age of terror and death” and the beginning of a “historic dawn” for the Middle East during a powerful speech at Israel’s Knesset. Celebrating the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, Trump proclaimed this moment marks a shift toward peace, faith, and lasting harmony in the region.

"This is not only the end of a war," Trump said. "This is the end of the age of terror and death... and the beginning of the age of faith and hope and of God.”

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Egypt will host an international peace summit in the Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday.

Leaders from more than 20 countries are invited to participate in the summit, co-chaired by President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his American counterpart, Donald Trump, according to the Egyptian presidency.

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After two years of war, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has begun. Israeli troops have started withdrawing, while Hamas prepares to release hostages. Israel will free thousands of Palestinian prisoners, and humanitarian aid is set to enter Gaza. A U.S.-led multinational force will monitor the truce, but questions remain over Gaza’s governance, reconstruction, and Hamas’ future role. Watch for the latest updates on this fragile peace and the unfolding humanitarian response.


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US President Donald Trump is set to embark on a diplomatic visit to Israel and Egypt today, where he will address the Israeli parliament and participate in a signing ceremony of the Gaza peace deal. This is President Trump’s first visit to Israel after he announced the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.


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Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Hamas confirms 20 hostages alive, release expected on Monday

Hamas has reportedly stated it would release the living 20 hostages a day before the set deadline if Israel would release two of its preferred seven prisoners.


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Breaking: Reports suggest Hamas to release Israeli hostages on Monday morning 

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Hamas will not participate in the governance of post-war Gaza as world leaders prepare to meet in Egypt for a Gaza peace summit. This comes days after a ceasefire came into effect after Israel and the Palestinian militant group agreed to a 20-point plan to end the war proposed by US President Donald Trump.“For Hamas, the governance of the Gaza Strip is a closed issue. Hamas will not participate at all in the transitional phase, which means it has relinquished control of the Strip, but it remains a fundamental part of the Palestinian fabric,” AFP reported, citing a Hamas source close to the negotiating committee.He also said that they asked Egypt to call a meeting before the end of next week to agree on the composition of a Palestinian committee, adding that the names were “almost ready.”“Hamas, along with the other factions, have submitted 40 names. There is absolutely no veto over them, and none of them belong to Hamas,” he told AFP<h2>Will Hamas agree to disarmament?</h2>Apart from Hamas’s non-involvement in post-war Gaza governance, the second phase of Trump’s Gaza peace also calls for the disarmament of Hamas, which the Palestinian militant group has long described as a red line.“Hamas agrees to a long-term truce, and for its weapons not to be used at all during this period, except in the event of an Israeli attack on Gaza,” the source told AFP.The 20-point plan demands that Gaza become a “deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors.” The plan also states that Hamas will not have any role in the future governance of the war-torn territory and that its military infrastructure and weapons should be “destroyed and not rebuilt.”A day earlier, another Hamas official told the news agency that the group’s disarmament was “out of question” and “not negotiable.”“The proposed weapons handover is out of the question and not negotiable,” the official said of Trump’s peace plan. &nbsp;

Apart from Hamas’s non-involvement in post-war Gaza governance, the second phase of Trump’s Gaza peace also calls for the disarmament of Hamas, which the Palestinian militant group has long described as a red line.

Hamas will not participate in the governance of post-war Gaza as world leaders prepare to meet in Egypt for a Gaza peace summit. This comes days after a ceasefire came into effect after Israel and the Palestinian militant group agreed to a 20-point plan to end the war proposed by US President Donald Trump. “For Hamas, the governance of the Gaza Strip is a closed issue. Hamas will not participate at all in the transitional phase, which means it has relinquished control of the Strip, but it remains a fundamental part of the Palestinian fabric,” AFP reported, citing a Hamas source close to the negotiating committee. He also said that they asked Egypt to call a meeting before the end of next week to agree on the composition of a Palestinian committee, adding that the names were “almost ready.” “Hamas, along with the other factions, have submitted 40 names. There is absolutely no veto over them, and none of them belong to Hamas,” he told AFP Will Hamas agree to disarmament? Apart from Hamas’s non-involvement in post-war Gaza governance, the second phase of Trump’s Gaza peace also calls for the disarmament of Hamas, which the Palestinian militant group has long described as a red line. “Hamas agrees to a long-term truce, and for its weapons not to be used at all during this period, except in the event of an Israeli attack on Gaza,” the source told AFP. The 20-point plan demands that Gaza become a “deradicalized terror-free zone that does not pose a threat to its neighbors.” The plan also states that Hamas will not have any role in the future governance of the war-torn territory and that its military infrastructure and weapons should be “destroyed and not rebuilt.” A day earlier, another Hamas official told the news agency that the group’s disarmament was “out of question” and “not negotiable.” “The proposed weapons handover is out of the question and not negotiable,” the official said of Trump’s peace plan.

Apart from Hamas’s non-involvement in post-war Gaza governance, the second phase of Trump’s Gaza peace also calls for the disarmament of Hamas, which the Palestinian militant group has long described as a red line.

Hamas to not govern post-war Gaza? Names ‘almost ready’ for Palestinian committee – Here’s what we know

About 200 US troops arrived in Israel to monitor the ceasefire with Hamas. They will set up a centre to facilitate the flow of humanitarian aid as well as logistical and security assistance.

US troops land in Israel as ceasefire hangs by a thread

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff addresses rally in Tel Aviv, calling for the release of Israeli hostages.


Breaking: US Envoy Steve Witkoff addresses the families of hostages in Tel Aviv 

Reports indicate Hamas may skip the formal signing of the Gaza peace deal, raising fears of wider conflict beyond the ongoing war. Escalation signals growing tensions in the region as negotiations face uncertainty.


Breaking: Escalation signals wider conflict beyond Gaza war | Trump's Gaza Peace Plan

Israel-Hamas ceasefire: Palestinian health ministry claims 17 killed, 71 injured in Gaza in 24 hours

Israel-Hamas ceasefire in effect: Palestinian factions reject any 'foreign guardship' over Gaza

After two years of war, a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has begun. Israeli troops have started withdrawing, while Hamas prepares to release hostages. Israel will free thousands of Palestinian prisoners, and humanitarian aid is set to enter Gaza. A U.S.-led multinational force will monitor the truce, but questions remain over Gaza’s governance, reconstruction, and Hamas’ future role. Watch for the latest updates on this fragile peace and the unfolding humanitarian response.

Gaza Ceasefire Begin as Israeli Military Pulls Back From Parts of Gaza

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has been implemented following the Israeli government's approval. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s cabinet voted early Friday morning in favor of a Gaza ceasefire deal that will see hostages freed in exchange for Palestinian security prisoners and a halt to the fighting, despite vocal objections from the premier’s far-right coalition partners. Watch the video to know more on this!


Israel-Hamas war: Hospitals targeted, medical workers detained without charge

Israel has completed the first phase of its troop pullback from the Gaza Strip, marking a shift in military posture while still retaining control over 53% of the territory. The partial withdrawal follows Israel's declaration of Hamas’s defeat but signals continued security concerns. Officials state that further withdrawals will depend on on-ground assessments and the stability of remaining areas, keeping Gaza’s future in a tense balance.

Phase One of IDF Pullback Complete, Israel Retains 53% Control of Gaza Strip

Israel-Hamas war: Israelis and Gazans express hope for peace after two years of war

A senior negotiator has revealed that U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were presented with a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal over a year ago...
What was the deal? And what does it mean for future negotiations?

'Joe Biden & Netanyahu Offered Gaza Deal A Year Ago': Negotiator | The Reality 

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a historic ceasefire, paving the way for the release of hostages held in Gaza.
Streets across Gaza and Israel erupted in celebrations as citizens welcomed the news.
While the deal is hailed as a major diplomatic victory for President Trump, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting political pressure at home.
Key ministers in his cabinet are divided over the release of Palestinian prisoners and the future governance of Gaza.
The Gaza ceasefire is a major win for Trump, but will Netanyahu survive politically?

Trump Peace Plan Victory in Gaza May Mean Netanyahu Defeat

U.S. President Donald Trump is set to visit Israel just as the Israel-Hamas hostage release deal enters a critical phase. With global attention on the ceasefire and prisoner exchange, Trump’s visit could shape the fragile path to peace—or risk destabilizing it. What does his presence mean for the region, and can the agreement hold under pressure? Here’s what we know so far.

 U.S. President Donald Trump to Visit Israel Ahead of the Hostage Release

A new Gaza peace plan includes the entry of a minimum of 400 aid trucks into Gaza over the first five days, aiming to provide critical humanitarian assistance amid ongoing conflict.

Gaza Peace Plan: Trump Credits U.S. Military For Peace Success

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of his Gaza peace plan, hailing it as a "historic and unprecedented" step to ending the two-year-old war.


Trump: 'The World Is Loving Israel Again' | First Phase Of Gaza Ceasefire

Breaking: Trump says he thinks Gaza hostages will be 'coming back' Monday

After Israel and Hamas agree to the first phase of a peace deal, President Trump says the US will be involved in efforts to maintain peace in Gaza.


Breaking: Trump says US will be 'involved' in keeping Gaza peaceful 

Breaking: Trump says Israel & Hamas have both signed off on first phase | Gaza peace deal 

Talks in Sharm el-Sheikh on Trump’s ceasefire plan face new hurdles as terror group insists Israel free four high-profile prisoners and commit to a full Gaza pullout before any hostage release.

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US troops land in Israel as ceasefire hangs by a thread

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