Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, doesn't rule out troop deployment

President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, marking the first foreign leader visit of Trump’s second term.

Trump, Netanyahu to meet in DC Tuesday
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President Trump is set to meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington D.C. on Tuesday as the Gaza ceasefire remains in effect.

Hamas and Israel exchange more hostages for prisoners
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Hamas released three more hostages and Israel freed over 180 Palestinian prisoners on Saturday as pat of their ceasefire deal. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall discusses the latest in the Middle East with Tufts University Professor Dr. Alon Burstein.

First American hostage released
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Terror group Hamas on Saturday released three more hostages, an American-Israeli citizen Keith Siegel, as part of the ceasefire agreement with Israel. Hamas first handed over Ofer Kalderon and Yarden Bibas to the Red Cross, and both were later given over to IDF soldiers. Keith Siegel's release was the final one of the day. Dr.?Asaf?Romirowsky, a Middle East historian, joined LiveNOW from FOX to discuss.

Trump latest: Colombia retaliation; Palestinian refugee comments

President Trump has ordered tariffs and visa restrictions be imposed on Colombia in retaliation for not accepting two deportation flights.

Hamas frees 4 more Israeli hostages
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Tufts University Professor Dr. Alon Burstein joins LiveNOW's Austin Westfall to discuss the latest release of Israeli hostages.

Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in Gaza ceasefire swap for 200 prisoners

Hamas released four Israeli female soldiers to the Red Cross in Gaza City, parading them publicly before their transfer, as part of a ceasefire agreement.

Gaza ceasefire begins: Israel frees 90 prisoners after Hamas returns 3 hostages

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was underway in the Gaza Strip Sunday, beginning an initial six-week period of calm and raising hopes for an end to the 15-month war.

Israel starts releasing Palestinian prisoners
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On Monday, Israel started releasing dozens of Palestinian prisoners, all women or minors. It's part of the Gaza ceasefire deal with Hamas, which began Phase One on Sunday. Romi Gonen, Emily Damari and Doron Steinbrecher arrived at a hospital in Tel Aviv in "stable condition," according to officials. In a statement, President Biden said four more women will be released in seven days.

Israeli hostages freed by Hamas reunite with families
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FDD Senior Research Analyst Joe Truzman joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac to break down the Israel-Hamas hostage deal that has led to the release of three Israeli women.

Ceasefire will go into effect Sunday
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The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT), mediator Qatar announced Saturday, as families of hostages held in Gaza braced for news of loved ones, Palestinians prepared to receive freed detainees and humanitarian groups rushed to set up a surge of aid. The overnight approval of the deal by Israel?s Cabinet, in a rare meeting during the Jewish Sabbath, set off a flurry of activity and a fresh wave of emotions as relatives wondered whether hostages would be returned alive or dead. The names of the first hostages to be freed were expected to be released later Saturday. The pause in 15 months of war is a step toward ending the deadliest, most destructive fighting ever between Israel and the Hamas militant group ? and comes more than a year after the only other ceasefire achieved.

What we know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire
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LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses the Israel and Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal with the FDD's Jonathan Schanzer.

Israeli's cabinet approves ceasefire, hostage deal
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The Israeli government approved a ceasefire deal to end fighting in Gaza Friday. The deal is expected to go into effect on Sunday and includes three phases. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft breaks it down with national security analyst Hal Kempfer.

Netanyahu says hostage deal has been reached
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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared Friday a deal to return hostages held in the Gaza Strip has been reached. LiveNOW's Christina Evans discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Joe Truzman.

Israel, Hamas agree to ceasefire, hostage deal

Currently, the Israeli government is set to vote on the measure on Saturday, which would delay the release of the first three hostages until Monday.

Gaza ceasefire, hostage deal signed: report
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The deal between Israel and Hamas to release hostages being held in Gaza and to finally bring an end to a 15-month war has been officially signed by negotiators in Doha, according to reports. LiveNOW's Andrew Craft discusses the latest in the Middle East with Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism.

U.S., Qatar confirm Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal
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The FDD's Richard Goldberg joins LiveNOW's Christina Evans to break down the Israel-Hamas ceasefire and hostage deal.

Israel-Hamas deal confirmed by the U.S.
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National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Andrew Craft and Andy Mac to explain what could be in store in the Middle East over the next six weeks as Israel and Hamas have struck a ceasefire deal.

Phase one of Israel-Hamas ceasefire to begin Sunday
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The FDD's Miriam Wahba joins LiveNOW's Andy Mac and Andrew Craft with more insight on the Israel-Hamas ceasefire that was announced by the U.S. on Wednesday.