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Putin:

'Trump’s Gaza ceasefire could be a historic achievement'

Russian President Putin praises Trump’s Gaza ceasefire efforts, offers Russian support.

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Trump to host Gaza summit in Egypt with global leaders

President Trump will host a Gaza summit in Egypt next week, joined by global leaders to support his peace plan.

Nobel Peace Prize not awarded to Trump

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machada awarded the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, beating out the US President who brokered this week's ceasefire and hostage deal with Hamas.

New York AG Letitia James faces fraud charges in Virginia

James has been under federal investigation since May over a 2023 mortgage she obtained to assist her niece in purchasing a home in Norfolk, Virginia.

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Jerusalem’s tribute to President Trump

The walls of Jerusalem’s Old City and the Chords Bridge illuminated with the flags of the United States and Israel, in appreciation of President Trump’s efforts to secure the release of hostages.

Ohana invites Trump to address Knesset after hostage release deal

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana invites President Trump to speak in Israel’s parliament, praising his role in securing hostage release and brokering a historic regional peace agreement.

Trump

'All hostages should be released on Monday or Tuesday'

President Trump meets with his Cabinet at the White House a day after his negotiators secured an agreement to release all of the hostages by early next week.

Bereaved father:

'Trump freed hostages? These are our sons and daughters'

Bereaved father Itzik Buntzel insisted that the credit goes not to Trump for freeing the hostages, but to the IDF.

President Trump to visit Israel following Gaza hostage deal

President Donald Trump is set to arrive in Israel on Saturday night following the Gaza hostage deal, with plans to address the Knesset and meet Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Herzog:

President Trump deserves Nobel Prize for Gaza hostage deal

President Isaac Herzog hailed the agreement to free hostages and end the Gaza war, thanking Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, whom he said deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.

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Hostage family members and captivity survivors thank Trump

Hostage family members and captivity survivors in Washington, DC, speak to President Trump after news of the hostage release deal was made public.

Trump:

'This is more than Gaza, this is peace in the Middle East'

President Trump tells Fox News host Sean Hannity that hostages held in Gaza may be released Monday, praises global cooperation behind the Israel-Hamas ceasefire as a step toward broader Middle East peace.

Netanyahu, Trump hail Gaza ceasefire deal in warm call

Netanyahu and Trump speak after a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal. Trump expected to visit Israel Sunday to address the Knesset.

Trump announces:

Israel and Hamas signed first phase of peace plan

US President Donald Trump: "All of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line"

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Trump recieves note from Rubio, announces deal is "very close"

President Donald Trump told reporters that he had been informed that a hostage and ceasefire deal is “very close” as Secretary of State Marco Rubio handed him a handwritten note during a roundtable event at the White House.

End of war at hand?

Trump considers traveling to the region this weekend

US President Donald Trump says 'we're very close to a deal' after being handed a note by Secretary Rubio while he was speaking to the press.

Trump meets Edan Alexander in Oval Office

Marking the second anniversary of the October 7 attack, President Trump met captivity survivor Edan Alexander, and the family of kidnapped IDF soldier Omer Neutra.

Trump

'Very close to deal that could bring peace to the Middle East'

During press conference with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Trump expresses optimism in the talks for a deal to free all of the remaining hostages and end the war.

Trump to host Edan Alexander at White House today

On the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 massacre, President Trump will host Hamas captivity survivor and US citizen Edan Alexander.

Trump:

'Hamas agreeing to important things, Gaza peace within reach'

President Trump voices optimism for a Gaza peace deal, praising Israel and noting Hamas progress, while denying reports of tension with Netanyahu.

Hostages' families nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize

Families of the hostages sent a letter to the Nobel Peace Prize Committee calling on it to award the prize to President Trump for 'not resting until the last hostage is returned.'

Trump:

'Talks are positive, first phase should be completed this week'

Trump says talks with Hamas to end Gaza war and release hostages are progressing fast and expresses optimism first phase will be completed this week, but warns: “Time is of the essence or massive bloodshed will follow.”

Trump warns Iran:

'Renewing nukes will be addressed promptly'

US President warns Iran against restarting its nuclear weapons program, saying the US would respond “promptly” if Tehran makes that decision.

Foreign Minister Sa'ar: 'I don't trust Hamas, I trust Trump'

Gideon Sa'ar says Israel is nearing a deal for the release of hostages, but warns against trusting Hamas and expresses confidence in President Trump.

Trump:

Hamas faces 'complete obliteration' if ceasefire plan rejected

As ceasefire talks progress, Trump warns of severe consequences for Hamas while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlines complex post-conflict challenges.

Trump: Israel agreed to initial withdrawal line

US President Donald Trump says Israel agreed to initial withdrawal line for peace agreement, ceasefire will take effect immediately following confirmation from Hamas.

Freed hostage thanks Trump, pushes for Gaza deal

Omer Shem Tov, freed from Hamas captivity, praised President Trump at a Tel Aviv rally, urging swift action on the Gaza deal to rescue the remaining 48 hostages.

Channel 12 journalist:

Netanyahu critics are 'a violent and embarrassing cult'

Channel 12 journalist Yaron Avraham blasts critics of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, says ‘they’d rather the hostages not return,’ if it means US President Donald Trump will hurt Netanyahu politically.

Trump praised by Herzog for leadership on hostage release plan

President Isaac Herzog marks two years since the October 7 Hamas attacks by thanking President Trump for a concrete plan to bring Israeli hostages home from Gaza.

Trump:

'I said, Bibi, this is your chance for victory'

President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas are close to a deal for hostages and peace in Gaza, vowing to restore Israel’s global support and urging Netanyahu to act.

Trump:

'Hamas must move quickly'

The US President commended Israel for halting offensive operations, and warned that if Hamas did not work quickly, 'All bets will be off.'

Netanyahu:

We are preparing for the immediate release of all hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu issues unusual late-night statement responding to US President Donald Trump's demand that Israel immediately cease bombing Gaza.

Trump:

'Hamas is ready for peace, Israel must stop bombing Gaza'

Trump says Hamas is ready for peace, urges Israel to halt Gaza strikes to enable safe hostage release and begin broader Middle East negotiations. Senator Graham: Hamas response is a classic 'yes, but.'

Trump plan:

Hamas willing to free hostages, but seeks talks on the rest

Hamas says it agrees in principle to Trump’s Gaza plan. Hamas official Abu Marzouq says 72-hour hostage handover is unrealistic and full implementation requires detailed negotiations.

White House press secretary:

'Hamas will face grave consequences if it doesn’t accept deal'

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt reaffirms Trump’s ultimatum for Hamas to accept his Gaza peace plan by Sunday at 6:00 p.m.: If they don't, the consequences are going to be very tragic.

Trump gives Hamas a "Last Chance"

US President Donald Trump on Truth Social: "An Agreement must be reached with Hamas by Sunday Evening at SIX (6) P.M., Washington, D.C. time"

Push to disarm Hezbollah

US sends $230M to Lebanese forces

Trump administration approves $230M for Lebanon’s security forces as Hezbollah faces mounting pressure to disarm.

Report

Israel's strike in Doha sowed seeds of Trump's Gaza peace plan

Israeli journalist Barak Ravid reports that Trump advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner were horrified by the strike in Qatar, but saw an opportunity that became the 20-point Gaza peace plan.

Following Israeli strikes:

Trump signed historic security guarantee for Qatar

Trump granted Qatar an unprecedented U.S. security guarantee, including a military response in the event of an attack.

Following antisemitism probe

Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard

Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard to launch trade schools amid federal pressure over antisemitism, Gaza protests, and DEI policies.

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Behind the scenes of the Netanyahu-Trump meeting in Washington

Newly released photos from the White House show Netanyahu and Trump discussing the plan to end the war, alongside a dramatic phone call with Qatar’s Prime Minister. Later, Netanyahu is seen reviewing the details of the US proposal with his team.

Trump

'Hamas has 3-4 days to respond to peace plan'

US President lays out timetable for Hamas to respond to his 20-point peace plan, warns it will be a 'very sad end' if Hamas does not agree.

CBS:

Hamas leaning toward accepting Trump's Gaza plan

Hamas and other Palestinian factions leaning toward accepting President Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza and will present their response to Egyptian and Qatari mediators on Wednesday.

Bennett:

'Apology to Qatar was difficult but necessary'

Former PM Naftali Bennett praised President Donald Trump’s role in securing hostage release but blasted Israel for the deal, calling it a heavy price and a grave failure.

YouTube pays $24.5M to settle lawsuit over Trump suspension

YouTube will pay $24.5 million to resolve a lawsuit by US President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension, marking the final settlement with major tech firms.

Smotrich on Trump peace plan:

‘Return to Oslo, Historic Mistake’

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich harshly rejected President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a return to Oslo illusions and warning it would repeat the failures of the past.

Houthis, Islamic Jihad oppose Trump plan to end the war

Houthi and Islamic Jihad leaders denounced President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, while Hamas pledged to review it and European powers welcomed its outline.

Macron:

'Hamas must accept Trump’s deal and free all hostages'

France and Italy back Trump’s Gaza peace plan, urging Hamas to release hostages and disarm. PM Meloni says the proposal could end hostilities and ensure humanitarian access.

Trump envoy urges Hamas chief to accept hostage deal

Trump’s hostage envoy Adam Boehler urges Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal to accept US plan to end the Gaza war and release hostages.

'Sincere and determined'

PA backs Trump’s Gaza peace push

The Palestinian Authority welcomes President Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war, expressing confidence in his ability to broker peace.

Joining the government?

Gantz: We won’t let petty politics derail the plan

Blue and White chairman Benny Gantz welcomes President Trump’s plan, calling for the return of hostages, maintaining security, and a strategic overhaul in Gaza.

Witkoff:

'Hamas’s initial response sounds very positive'

Trump’s Middle East envoy expresses optimism that the President’s plan for Gaza can be implemented: I'm very optimistic. I've met people on both sides and this needs to end.

Netanyahu:

'We turned the tables and isolated Hamas'

Netanyahu sums up his US visit: “We isolated Hamas, I did not agree to a Palestinian state.”

Call for hostage release

Arab states back Trump’s Gaza peace plan

Eight Arab and Muslim nations praise President Trump’s leadership and pledge support for a deal that ends the war, frees hostages, and ensures regional stability.

Al Jazeera:

Hamas promises mediators to seriously review Trump’s plan

Hamas terrorist organization receives Trump’s plan to end the war from mediators, says it will review it seriously.

President Herzog:

'Trump’s Gaza proposal offers real hope'

President Herzog endorses Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a path to ending the war, freeing hostages, and forging a new regional partnership.

Support for Trump’s plan

Hostage families: This is an evening of hope

Hostage families from the Tikva Forum and the Hostages and Missing Families Forum Headquarters welcome statements by Trump and Netanyahu, emphasize the need to defeat Hamas, and call for the release of all hostages.

'Greatest day ever in civilization'

Netanyahu and Trump address the press on Gaza peace plan

US President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, shares new proposal for ending the Israel-Hamas war.

The full plan

President Trump's comprehensive plan to end Gaza war

Proposal outlines immediate ceasefire, hostage release, aid deployment, and long-term reconstruction under international oversight