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Israel Celebrates as Final Hostages Freed
Crowds sang, prayed, and waved flags as news broke that the last hostages were freed under Trump’s peace deal.
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Leaders Gather in Egypt to Join Trump at Peace Summit
Egypt is awarding U.S. President Donald Trump the country’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Nile, for stopping the 2-year war between Israel and Hamas.
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Trump Hails ‘Historic Dawn of New Middle East’ As Hostages Handed Over
President Donald Trump spoke to the Knesset in Israel shortly after the 20 remaining living hostages were handed over.
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Trump En Route to Middle East as Israel Awaits Release of Hostages
President Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One that Hamas may release hostages ‘a little bit early.’
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Trump Set to Become 4th President to Address Israel’s Parliament–What to Know
‘The visit of the U.S. president ... is accompanied by great emotion and expectation,’ an Israeli Ministry of Defense official said.
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Gaza Cease-Fire Holds Ahead of Hostage Release, Trump Visit
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said 20 living hostages are expected to be released in the next 24 hours.
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Gaza Residents Begin Returning Home Amid Cease-Fire
Meanwhile, about 200 U.S. troops arrived in Israel to monitor and support the operation.
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Hegseth Says US Will Host Qatari Air Force Facility and F-15 Fighter Jets in Idaho
The Mountain Home Air Base in Elmore County, Idaho, will host Qatari F-15 fighter planes, the Pentagon chief said.
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Israel Completes First Phase of Gaza Withdrawal as Cease-Fire Begins
This begins a 72-hour countdown for all hostages—living and dead—still held by Hamas to be released.
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US to Assign 200 Troops to Gaza Task Force, But No Operations in Gaza: Officials
The troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel while working with other international forces on the ground.
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How Trump Achieved Historic Peace Deal in Middle East
Trump hailed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, which includes the return of all hostages, as a ‘momentous breakthrough.’
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Democrats Applaud 1st Phase of Gaza Peace Deal
Several Democrats called the agreement a positive step, pressing for hostages’ return, humanitarian aid, and a path to lasting peace.
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US Sanctions China-Based Refinery, Port in Fresh Crackdown on Iran’s Oil Trade
China took in the bulk of Iran’s oil exports last year with the help of a sanctions-evading network.
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IDF Says Gaza Cease-Fire Has Come Into Effect
In exchange for all the hostages Hamas is still holding, Israel will release more than 2,000 prisoners, including 250 that are serving life sentences.
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Celebrations Sweep Israel and Gaza as First Phase of Trump’s Peace Plan Secured
Families of hostages held by Hamas expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump and voiced hope for the hostages’ safe return.
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Netanyahu Calls for Trump to Receive Nobel Peace Prize Over Israel–Hamas Deal
The Nobel Peace Prize winner is due to be announced on Oct. 10 in Norway.
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Israel Celebrates as Final Hostages Freed
Crowds sang, prayed, and waved flags as news broke that the last hostages were freed under Trump’s peace deal.
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Leaders Gather in Egypt to Join Trump at Peace Summit
Egypt is awarding U.S. President Donald Trump the country’s highest civilian honor, the Order of the Nile, for stopping the 2-year war between Israel and Hamas.
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Trump Hails ‘Historic Dawn of New Middle East’ As Hostages Handed Over
President Donald Trump spoke to the Knesset in Israel shortly after the 20 remaining living hostages were handed over.
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Trump En Route to Middle East as Israel Awaits Release of Hostages
President Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One that Hamas may release hostages ‘a little bit early.’
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Trump Set to Become 4th President to Address Israel’s Parliament–What to Know
‘The visit of the U.S. president ... is accompanied by great emotion and expectation,’ an Israeli Ministry of Defense official said.
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Gaza Cease-Fire Holds Ahead of Hostage Release, Trump Visit
U.S. Vice President JD Vance said 20 living hostages are expected to be released in the next 24 hours.
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Gaza Residents Begin Returning Home Amid Cease-Fire
Meanwhile, about 200 U.S. troops arrived in Israel to monitor and support the operation.
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Hegseth Says US Will Host Qatari Air Force Facility and F-15 Fighter Jets in Idaho
The Mountain Home Air Base in Elmore County, Idaho, will host Qatari F-15 fighter planes, the Pentagon chief said.
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Israel Completes First Phase of Gaza Withdrawal as Cease-Fire Begins
This begins a 72-hour countdown for all hostages—living and dead—still held by Hamas to be released.
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US to Assign 200 Troops to Gaza Task Force, But No Operations in Gaza: Officials
The troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel while working with other international forces on the ground.
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How Trump Achieved Historic Peace Deal in Middle East
Trump hailed the agreement between Israel and Hamas, which includes the return of all hostages, as a ‘momentous breakthrough.’
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Democrats Applaud 1st Phase of Gaza Peace Deal
Several Democrats called the agreement a positive step, pressing for hostages’ return, humanitarian aid, and a path to lasting peace.
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US Sanctions China-Based Refinery, Port in Fresh Crackdown on Iran’s Oil Trade
China took in the bulk of Iran’s oil exports last year with the help of a sanctions-evading network.
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IDF Says Gaza Cease-Fire Has Come Into Effect
In exchange for all the hostages Hamas is still holding, Israel will release more than 2,000 prisoners, including 250 that are serving life sentences.
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Celebrations Sweep Israel and Gaza as First Phase of Trump’s Peace Plan Secured
Families of hostages held by Hamas expressed gratitude to U.S. President Donald Trump and voiced hope for the hostages’ safe return.
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Netanyahu Calls for Trump to Receive Nobel Peace Prize Over Israel–Hamas Deal
The Nobel Peace Prize winner is due to be announced on Oct. 10 in Norway.
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