Despite flying for more than 35 years, the current pair of Air Force One jets remain one of the safest and secure aircraft in the world.

Treating the aircraft as safe for the commander in chief with just a few modifications is "absurd," one former senior defense official said.

President Trump’s acceptance of a Qatar-donated Boeing 747 as a new Air Force One aircraft would pose “immense counterintelligence risks” to the United States if used, according to the top

Qatar has proposed to donate a plane to the U.S. Department of Defense, with legal specifics yet to be finalized, according to White House spokeswoman, Karoline Leavitt. This gesture signifies the strengthening diplomatic relations between the two nations,

Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old US-Israeli soldier, was released by Hamas after 19 months in captivity. His release, facilitated by Trump, Egypt and Qatar negotiations, marks a significant diplomatic achievement and raises hopes for further hostage releases amid the ongoing Gaza conflict.