In a landmark diplomatic moment, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu presented US President Donald Trump with a golden peace dove upon the President’s arrival in Israel on Monday.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The gift symbolized the successful Gaza ceasefire, which was marked by the simultaneous return of all remaining live Israeli hostages held by Hamas. Trump, who personally mediated the breakthrough deal, hailed the development as a turning point for the region.
“The war is over. This is a great day. This is a new beginning,” Trump stated as he landed, expressing confidence that Hamas would comply with the long-term plan to disarm.
Hostages and Prisoner Swap
The day’s events unfolded quickly as Hamas released all 20 live Israeli captives as part of a complex, US-mediated hostages-prisoners swap.
- Hostages Released: 20 Israeli hostages were handed over in two phases to the Red Cross.
- Prisoners Exchanged: In return, Israel is set to release over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners.
High-Stakes Diplomacy Continues
Following his visit to Israel, where he is scheduled to address lawmakers in the Knesset today, President Trump will head immediately to Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.
There, he will co-chair the Gaza Peace Summit with President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. The summit is expected to be a major international gathering, with leaders from over 20 nations—including the UN Secretary-General, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, and French President Emmanuel Macron—attending to officially cement the deal and usher in a new era of regional security and stability.
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