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.
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."
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.
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.
Israel, Hamas agree on 'first phase' to halt fighting
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have now agreed to the first phase of his peace plan, pausing fighting and releasing hostages and prisoners. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on social media, "With God’s help we will bring them all home." LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more this evening with Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior advisor Rich Goldberg.