Trump Heads to Israel Following Ceasefire: US President Donald Trump supposed the war in Gaza over. This is his first visit to Israel since he helped usurer a armistice between Israel and Hamas. He will unhook a speech at the Knesset and later co-chair a peace priming in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.
Trump said Qatar helped usurer the armistice and that Prime Minister Netanyahu had washed-up a "great job." He stated that some hostages may be released early and a "peace board" will soon be worked to rebuild Gaza.
The ceasefire, brokered by the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, held for a third day. Under the agreement, Hamas will release all remaining hostages, while Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners. The first phase of the release of 20 hostages will uncork on Monday morning.
Peace Summit
Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi will co-chair a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday. Leaders from increasingly than 20 countries, including India, France, the UK, Italy, Turkey, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia, will attend. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and European Council President Antonio Costa will moreover be present.
Israel's Stance
Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "A new path begins tomorrow—a path of rebuilding, healing, and unity." He supposed "victory" over Hamas but warned that security challenges are far from over.
Thousands of Palestinians are heading toward Gaza City. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched Operation "Returning Home," bringing when hostages held by Hamas.
