The ceasefire agreement was based on a proposal by Trump. The one-page document, signed by Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and Hamas representatives, outlined a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces, the release of hostages and prisoners, and the resumption of humanitarian aid.

As Israel and Hamas traded hostages and prisoners on Monday, President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli parliament, saying the region is finally at peace and claiming he has now ended eight wars in eight months.

Israel accused Hamas of violating President Trump’s peace deal after failing to turn over the remains of all hostages in 72 hours. President Trump said Hamas was still ‘digging’ for the remains, as he issued a new warning for the group to disarm.

The widow of casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, Miriam Adelson spent millions on her super PAC Preserve America, which helped Trump win last year’s election. She and her late husband have been credited by U.S. president for her role in shaping his administration’s Middle East policy.

Trump’s Oct. 13 address focused on his administration’s efforts to produce an agreement between Israel and Hamas, which included a Gaza ceasefire and the release of 20 Israeli hostages, 250 Palestinian prisoners and about 1,700 Palestinian detainees held without charges.

Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages Monday, and Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. U.S. President Donald Trump visited the region to discuss postwar plans.

On October 7, 2023, Kibbutz Nir Oz was all but burned to ashes, with over a quarter of its residents murdered or abducted. On Monday, the community gathered to welcome loved ones back home.

President Donald Trump spoke at the Knesset on the Israel Hamas ceasefire deal. He mentioned Ivanka Trump's religion. Did she convert to Judaism?

Donald Trump urged Israel to shift focus from waging war against Hamas to what he called the ultimate prize of “peace and prosperity” in the Middle East region as he became just the fifth American president on Monday to address the Knesset.