Israel, Donald Trump and Peace Summit
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The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.
In total, 20 living hostages are due to be released today - Hamas earlier released a list of their names. Israel is releasing hundreds of Palestinians in exchange.
President Trump will address Israel's Knesset and visit Cairo as part of a trip marking the historic Israel-Hamas peace deal before honoring Charlie Kirk.
The meeting, co-hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and US President Donald Trump, follows Trump’s visit to Israel, where he addressed the Knesset and met families of hostages held during the conflict.
Israelis on Monday prepared to welcome home the last living hostages from Gaza, as Palestinians awaited the release of hundreds of prisoners held by Israel. The key exchange was set to follow a breakthrough ceasefire after two years of war.
Israel and Hamas have started the first round of indirect talks in Egypt to discuss releasing remaining hostages and work to end the nearly two-year-long war in Gaza and the West Bank.
Former National Security Council Director Javed Ali speaks with ABC News about the next steps for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and President Donald Trump’s plans to visit the Middle East.
Israelis and Palestinians rejoiced on Thursday after a ceasefire and hostage deal were announced under the first phase of U.S. President Donald Trump's initiative to end the war in Gaza.