Trump: Gaza hostages should be released on Monday or Tuesday

HOPE REKINDLED: People celebrate Israel-Hamas deal announcement in Tel Aviv and (R) in Gaza Strip’s Khan Younis US President Trump said on Thursday the Gaza hostages should be released on Monday or Tuesday and that he hopes to attend a signing ceremony in Egypt and address the Israeli Knesset.Trump opened a White House cabinet meeting […]

‘Historic developments unfolding’: Trump expected to visit Jerusalem after Hamas-Israel ceasefire; may also address Knesset

After Israel and Hamas agreed on the phase one of the peace deal, US President Donald Trump is expected to visit Jerusalem on Sunday.According to a statement from office of Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, events schedule on Sunday were cancelled “in light of the expected release of the hostages, and… the upcoming visit of President […]

Gaza peace deal: Hamas demands release of prominent Palestinian prisoner Marwan Barghouti- Who is he?

As the Gaza peace deal is taking the final turn, Hamas has put up the demands for the release of at least four prisoners: Marwan Barghouti, Ahmad Sa’adat, Ibrahim Hamed, and Abbas al-Sayed.One of the prisoners, Marwan Barghouti, is the most prominent person who is currently serving five life sentences in an Israeli prison.Palestinian factions […]

‘Everyone loves Israel again’: Donald Trump speaks to Netanyahu on phone; credits ‘luck’ in Gaza deal

Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu (AP) US PresidentDonald Trump recalled his phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the announcement of a hostage release and Gaza ceasefire agreement.“I spoke to Bibi Netanyahu just a little while ago,” Trump said in an interview with Fox News. “He called. He said, ‘I can’t believe it. Everybody […]

Gaza peace deal: Netanyahu hails hostage release plan, calls Trump; Hamas says states should ensure Israel implements ceasefire- Key points

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. “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace […]

‘Very close’: Donald Trump says ‘good chance’ for Gaza peace deal; may visit Middle East by end of week

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that a peace deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is ‘very close’ and that he may travel to the Middle East toward the end of the week – possibly on Sunday.“I was just dealing with people from the Middle East … on the potential peace deal for […]

‘I wore red for you’: Canadian PM jokes with Donald Trump; US president praises ‘great leader’ Mark Carney

Donald Trump, Mark Carney (AP) Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and US President Donald Trump shared a lighthearted exchange during their meeting at the White House on Tuesday.“I wore red for you,” Carney said to Trump, gesturing toward the tie he was wearing.In the video, Trump is also seen sidestepping a question regarding the anniversary […]

‘Hopeful’: Donald Trump meets family of hostage, slain IDF soldier amid Gaza peace talks; reaffirms commitment to their return

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday met at the White House with released hostage Edan Alexander and his family, as well as the family of slain IDF member Omer Neutra, amid ongoing negotiations in Egypt over his plan to end the war in Gaza.Alexander, who was held by Hamas for 584 days, and Neutra’s family […]

‘Real chance’: Donald Trump says Gaza peace deal ‘very close’; talks may reshape wider region

Donald Trump speaking at Oval Office (AP) US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said there was a “real chance” of a Gaza peace deal, as indirect negotiations between Hamas and Israeli representatives resumed in Egypt on the second anniversary of the October 7 attack that triggered the ongoing war.“There’s a real chance that we could […]

One Hostage’s Path to Healing and Advocacy

new video loaded: One Hostage’s Path to Healing and Advocacy Emily Damari spent 471 days in captivity in Gaza. Since being released, Ms. Damari, a British Israeli, has become a symbol of resilience and a voice for the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas. Avishag Shar-Yashuv, a photographer for The New York Times, […]