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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.
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"
Trump administration approves $230M for Lebanon’s security forces as Hezbollah faces mounting pressure to disarm.
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.
Trump granted Qatar an unprecedented U.S. security guarantee, including a military response in the event of an attack.
Trump announces $500M deal with Harvard to launch trade schools amid federal pressure over antisemitism, Gaza protests, and DEI policies.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Houthi and Islamic Jihad leaders denounced President Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, while Hamas pledged to review it and European powers welcomed its outline.
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’s hostage envoy Adam Boehler urges Hamas leader Khaled Mashaal to accept US plan to end the Gaza war and release hostages.
The Palestinian Authority welcomes President Trump’s plan to end the Gaza war, expressing confidence in his ability to broker peace.
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.
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 sums up his US visit: “We isolated Hamas, I did not agree to a Palestinian state.”
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.
Hamas terrorist organization receives Trump’s plan to end the war from mediators, says it will review it seriously.
President Herzog endorses Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a path to ending the war, freeing hostages, and forging a new regional partnership.
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.
US President Donald Trump meets Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, shares new proposal for ending the Israel-Hamas war.
Proposal outlines immediate ceasefire, hostage release, aid deployment, and long-term reconstruction under international oversight
Channel 12 analyst links dramatic shift in Qatari mediation stance to Israeli operation, outlines possible political fallout from pending hostage deal.
Israeli PM reportedly apologizes to Qatari counterpart for this month's strike on Hamas's leadership in Doha during his meeting with President Trump.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said that both Israel and Hamas will have to concede to end the war.
Should Israel defy Trump? It does set a terrible precedent for Israel to acquiesce in the grandiose edict of any US president - even a friend like Trump - that he “will not allow” what is essentially a unilateral decision on Israel’s part. Opinion.
Finance Minister Smotrich presents six boundaries ahead of the White House meeting between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump.
Zohran Mamdani rebukes Trump’s influence after Mayor Adams exits NYC race, warning Cuomo and vowing to fight billionaire-backed efforts to narrow the field.
Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff arrive at Netanyahu’s New York hotel for second round of talks. Israeli official: “There’s a positive atmosphere toward reaching an agreement.” Netanyahu-Trump meeting scheduled for 11:00 a.m. New York time on Monday.
Families of 48 hostages held by Hamas thank President Trump for his UN remarks and urge him to finalize a deal to end the war and bring their loved ones home ahead of his meeting with Netanyahu.
The influential right-wing U.S. media figure is calling on President Trump to distance himself from Netanyahu and claiming that Netanyahu has been telling people he controls the US President.
Gevura Forum chairman Yehoshua Shani calls on Prime Minister Netanyahu not to yield to American pressure for a deal that would harm Israel's interests.
Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel is working with President Trump’s team to finalize a plan to end the war in Gaza, disarm Hamas, and free Israeli hostages.
Vice President JD Vance said he was optimistic about a deal being reached to end the war.
US President Donald Trump took to social media to hint at plans for improving the situation in the Middle East.
US House Speaker says he sees Judea and Samaria as 'the traditional lands that belong to Israel' after President Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex those territories.
The Washington Post reports that Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan calls for the destruction of Hamas’s offensive weaponry and offers amnesty to group members who “commit to peaceful co-existence.”
An unprecedentedly large emergency delegation departs for New York to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of his meeting with President Trump.
A new report has expanded on President Trump's proposed 21-point plan to end the war in Gaza.
CNN report sheds more light on Trump’s 21-point Gaza peace plan, says it calls for hostage release in 48 hours for phased IDF pullout.
Israel may offer immunity to senior Hamas leaders as part of Trump’s peace plan, but Hamas’s stance remains unclear amid mixed signals and ongoing talks with Arab states, reports Kan News.
Former MK Prof. Aryeh Eldad claims Trump was doing Netanyahu a conscious favor when he said he would not allow Israel to apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.
The US reportedly backs a plan for former British PM to lead Gaza’s postwar governance, excluding the PA initially.
Trump signs executive order enabling US investors to buy TikTok from ByteDance, aiming to protect data privacy and national security. The deal awaits final approval from China.
James Comey indicted for false statement and obstruction in relation to the probe of Russian interference in the 2016 elections.
President Trump says he firmly opposes Israeli annexation of Judea and Samaria, expresses hope for hostage release deal after having a "very good" conversation with Netanyahu.
US, Turkish Presidents meet at the White House as Erdogan seeks lifting of US ban on selling F-35s to Turkey.
Presidents Trump and Macron held a joint press conference where they clashed over the French initiative to declare a Palestinian state.
President Trump meets Syrian President Sharaa at the UN, marking their second meeting since May. The encounter follows the US lifting sanctions on Syria.
Netanyahu takes off for visit to the US, during which he will address the UN General Assembly and meet Trump: "I will discuss with Trump the need to complete the war's objectives."
President Trump demands a UN investigation after claiming “triple sabotage” during his speech - citing a stopped escalator, failed teleprompter, and audio issues. The White House backs the call for a probe.
French Pres. forced to call American counterpart after he found himself blocked from reaching the French diplomatic mission in New York by security for Trump's motorcade.
President Trump introduced Arab and Muslim leaders to a Gaza ceasefire and post-Hamas governance outline, with reports of initial Arab support, but Hamas yet to respond.
Politico reported that President Trump told Arab leaders at the UN that Israel will not enact sovereignty in Judea and Samaria.
Trump told the UN that recognizing a Palestinian state now would reward Hamas for October 7th, demanding hostages be freed and Gaza fighting brought to an end.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt tells reporters Trump opposes Western nations recognizing a Palestinian state, says it "rewards Hamas" and does not help release hostages or end the conflict in Gaza.
Terror group drafts letter to the US government offering a 60-day ceasefire in exchange for the release of half of the 48 hostages, but its leaders have yet to sign it.
