The announcement came during a historic session of the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, where Trump was welcomed with a prolonged standing ovation and honoured for his leadership in brokering a peace deal that has led to the release of all 20 living hostages and a formal end to the two-ye
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday stated that he wouldn't be travelling to Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh to attend the Gaza Peace Summit with global leaders, citing "time constraints" ahead of the start of the Shemini Atzeret-Simchat Torah holiday, which begins tonight.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met US President Donald Trump in the Knesset Chamber on Monday and spoke to Egyptian President Al Sisi as he accepted the invitation to join the Gaza Peace Summit at Sharm el Sheikh, Israeli media reported citing Channel 12 news.
US President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday as the exchange of hostages continues. He was welcomed by the top brass of Israel, and upon entry into the Israeli airspace, the Air Control thanked Trump, saying that his visit carries a deep meaning for the people.
As the moment of the arrival of hostages comes closer, Israeli Prime Minister's Office shared on Monday the personal message written by PM Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, for the returning hostages. Hebrew media also reported the names of the initial six hostages set to be released
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called it "an emotional evening of tears and joy," saying in a post on X that children would return to the border the next day, marking a deeply significant moment for the nation.
Expressing gratitude towards US President Donald Trump, his Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, described it as a "powerful night," thanking Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for their efforts in achieving the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a statement Friday to the Israeli public declaring, "Today we celebrate one of our great achievements in the War of Rebirth: the return of all our captives, both living and dead."
Horton said that the new Israel-Hamas peace deal may be an effort by President Donald Trump to help Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is "not really getting anywhere" on his objective of destroying Hamas.
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