Family of hostage reacts to Trump's peace deal
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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.

Pres. Trump: Hostages to be released on Monday
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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
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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
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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.

Netanyahu responds after Israel and Hamas peace deal
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We are hearing more after President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan. This deal includes a pause in fighting and the release of some hostages and prisoners. Learning more tonight with LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is political analyst Alon Burstein, who is a visiting Assistant Professor and an Israel Institute Fellow in the Department of Political Science at Tufts University.

Reactions to Israel and Hamas peace plan announcement
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We are now learning that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of President Donald Trump?s peace plan to pause fighting and release the remaining hostages held in Gaza. National Security Analyst Hal Kempfer is joining LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall to discuss what comes next for the reported peace plan.

Israeli forces intercept aid flotilla bound for Gaza
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Israeli forces on Wednesday intercepted a nine-boat flotilla attempting to deliver aid to the Gaza strip, the flotilla organizers and the Israeli Foreign Ministry said.

Israel remembers October 7 attack, 2 years later

Two years after Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack that killed about 1,200 people and abducted 251, the war in Gaza has left over 67,000 Palestinians dead, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

Trump: Hamas could face 'complete obliteration'
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President Trump warned Sunday Hamas could face 'complete obliteration' if the group refuses to cede power and control of Gaza, amid ongoing efforts to push for ceasefire. On Monday, Israeli and Hamas officials began ceasefire talks in Egypt to discuss Trump's ceasefire plan. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara discusses the latest in the Middle East with the FDD's Jonathan Schanzer.

Negotiators meet in Egypt to discuss Gaza hostages
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Negotiators are expected to arrive in Egypt on Monday for talks centered on the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and a comprehensive end to the war, according to recent reporting from The Guardian. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is joined by Hal Kempfer, a Retired Marine Intelligence Officer and National Security Analyst, as an end to the war appears to still be on the table.

Hamas says it agrees to release all hostages under Trump’s peace plan

Hamas said Friday that it has accepted some elements of U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip, including giving up power and releasing all remaining hostages, but that others require further consultations among Palestinians.

Red Cross continues humanitarian efforts inside Gaza
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We continue to wait for more updates after President Donald Trump?s 20-point peace plan was proposed to conclude the nearly two-year war in the Gaza Strip. Regardless of what happens next, we do know that the International Red Cross will be involved in some capacity. Dominique Maria Bonessi is a spokesperson with the International Red Cross and joins LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall as the Red Cross continues to evaluate their next steps in Gaza.

Activists say Israeli navy intercepting Gaza flotilla
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We are getting more information tonight as activists aboard a flotilla sailing toward Gaza said late Wednesday that the Israeli navy had started intercepting its boats. According to the latest from Israeli authorities, the activists on board, including Greta Thunberg, were safe and being transferred to Israel. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall reports on the latest developments from the Global Sumud Flotilla livestream.

Hamas reviews Trump?s proposal to end War in Gaza
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We are now learning that Hamas is reviewing President Donald Trump?s plan to end the Gaza war. The plan was presented during Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu?s joint meeting this week. Netanyahu says if Hamas doesn?t accept the proposal, Israel will continue to increase pressure in the region. LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall is speaking with Dr. Alon Burstein from Tufts University to discuss the future of the War in Gaza.

President Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza

President Trump’s plan to end the Israel-Gaza war was released by the White House Monday following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House.

Today: Trump and Netanyahu meet in DC
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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are expected to meet Monday to discuss ending the war in Gaza. LiveNOW's Carel Lajara previews the meeting with Edmund Fitton-Brown, a Senior Fellow at the the Foundation for Defense of Democracies.

Trump denounces recognition of Palestinian state
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A major topic at the United Nations General Assembly this week has been Palestinian statehood. This comes after a number of major Western nations officially recognized Palestinian statehood, drawing ire from Israel. The War in Gaza approaches its two-year mark next month. Joining LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall with the latest updates from the region is Dr. Alon Burstein with Tufts University.