Israeli hostages receive support after Gaza captivity
President Donald Trump is celebrating "peace in the Middle East" after he signed a historic peace agreement that ended two years of fighting in Gaza. "At long last, we have peace in the Middle East, and it's a very simple expression, peace in the Middle East," Trump said during remarks in Egypt, joined by dozens of world leaders. LiveNOW?s Mike Pache is learning more about what happened to the Israeli hostages after they were released with Bryan Stern from Grey Bull Rescue.
President Trump signs 'historic? Gaza peace deal
Palestinians cheered Monday as Israel released nearly 2,000 prisoners as part of a newly signed peace deal. The hostages freed include around 1,700 of the several thousand Palestinians that Israeli troops seized from Gaza during the 2-year war and have held without charge. Presidential Historian and author, James Robenalt, joins LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall to discuss the legacy of today?s events.
Israeli hostages return, questions over peace remain
We are working to get some of your questions answered by the experts after President Donald Trump?s historic trip to the Middle East. President Trump addressed the Knesset, and later attended a summit to discuss the new peace deal between Israel and Hamas with other world leaders. LiveNOW's Austin Westfall and Middle Eastern Affairs Expert, Jonathan Strum, discuss today's latest headlines as President Trump returns to the United States.
Hamas hands Israel 4 deceased hostages, more remain
New details are emerging following a major development in the Middle East. On Monday, both Israel and Hamas released hostages and prisoners after agreeing to a peace deal. President Donald Trump has left Egypt to return to the United States after a whirlwind day that also took him to Israel to tout the ceasefire deal. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is asking more about what comes next for peace in the Middle East with Dr. Alon Burstein from Tufts University.
Trump, world leaders sign Israel-Hamas peace deal
President Donald Trump, addressing more than 30 world leaders at a forum in Egypt, says rebuilding war-torn Gaza will be the "easiest" part. This comes after Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza on Monday. Nodding to the ceasefire process, Trump said "I think we?ve done a lot of the hardest part." LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is learning more with retired Marine Intelligence Officer and National Security Advisor, Hal Kempfer.
Trump leaves the Middle East after signing peace deal
New details are emerging regarding the recent ceasefire agreement in the Middle East. Hamas has released 20 remaining hostages held in Gaza, while Israel has released hundreds of Palestinian prisoners. This comes as President Donald Trump left Sharm el-Sheikh, the second stop on a busy day that took him to Israel and Egypt for the Israel-Hamas peace deal. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is asking Natalie Ecanow, a research analyst at FDD, what happens now that President Trump has left the Middle East.
Hamas releases final group of Israeli hostages as Trump visits the region
Israel and Hamas took a significant step Monday in the ceasefire agreement for the Gaza war by releasing hostages and prisoners. Hamas released all 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza, while Israel released some 1,900 Palestinian prisoners as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that destroyed the territory.
President Trump addresses Israeli's parliament
President Donald Trump on Monday addressed the Knesset, Israel's parliament after hostages returned to Israel.
Israel PM Netanyahu speaks to the Knesset
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday said he is 'committed to this peace' during a speech to the Knesset.
Palestinian prisoners released as part of Gaza deal
Following the release of the 20 living Israeli hostages, Israel began releasing Palestinians serving long terms in Israeli prisons, and 1,700 others detained in Gaza during the war.
All 20 living hostages released by Hamas
Hamas on Monday released all 20 living Israeli hostages as part of the Gaza peace deal brokered by President Trump.
Trump: Hamas may free 20 hostages early ahead of Mideast trip
President Donald Trump said Sunday that Hamas may release the 20 hostages it is holding "a little bit early."
President Trump departs for the Middle East
President Donald Trump said Friday he plans to travel to Israel and Egypt before quickly returning to the United States this week. President Trump has said he will address Israel?s parliament, the Knesset, and then visit Cairo as part of a trip marking the peace deal he secured between Israel and Hamas. Before departing on his Middle East trip, Trump addressed reporters as he boarded Air Force One.
Trump plans whirlwind trip to Israel, Egypt before rushing back for Charlie Kirk honor
President Trump will address the Knesset, Israel's parliament, and visit Egypt before returning for Presidential Medal of Freedom ceremony.
White House disputes reports of new troops to middle east
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified Thursday that up to 200 troops will be tasked with monitoring the peace agreement in Israel and will work with other international forces on the ground.
Family of hostage reacts to Trump's peace deal
President Donald Trump revealed late Wednesday that phase one of a ceasefire deal agreed to by Israel and Hamas would bring the release of all hostages on Monday. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow was joined by Udi Goren, the cousin of Tal Haimi whose body is still being held hostage by terrorists.
Israel, Hamas agree to first phase of ceasefire plan
Fox News' Steve Harrigan reports the latest on the Gaza peace deal from Tel Aviv, Israel.
Pres. Trump: Hostages to be released on Monday
A spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised President Trump's "unwavering commitment" to freeing all hostages from Hamas captivity. LiveNOW's Josh Breslow discusses the latest details of the ceasefire deal with the FDD's Mariam Wahba.
Families of hostages react to ceasefire deal
Families of hostages are reacting after President Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire deal. Rotem Cooper, the son of hostage, Amiram Cooper, shares how this news is impacting his family with LiveNOW's Josh Breslow.
Israel, Hamas agree on 'first phase' to halt fighting, free hostages, Trump says
President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of a plan aimed at ending the ongoing fighting and facilitating the release of hostages and prisoners.