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Edan Alexander, a former American hostage held by Hamas in Gaza, met with President Donald Trump Thursday at the White House.

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that Israel had agreed to terms for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. The President warned Hamas to accept the deal before conditions could worsen. LiveNOW?s Mike Pache is speaking with Retired Marine Intelligence Officer (Lt Col) Hal Kempfer as the news develops.

National security analyst Hal Kempfer joins LiveNOW's Mike Pache to break down the U.S.'s decision to halt some key weapons shipments to Ukraine as its war with Russia rages on.

A family vacation on Disney Cruise Line's Disney Dream quickly turned into a nightmare when a father reportedly leaped into the ocean to rescue his daughter after she fell overboard. LiveNOW's Mike Pache is discussing the incident with "The Cruise Guy," Stewart Chiron.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to visit the White House next week, when he plans to meet with President Donald Trump. The scheduled meeting on July 7th comes as Trump has pushed for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, and the return of remaining hostages. An Israeli official in Washington told Reuters that the leaders are expected to discuss Iran, Gaza, Syria and other challenges in the Middle East.

Israeli strikes killed at least 58 people across Gaza on Monday as residents in the enclave's north reported one of the heaviest bombardments in weeks, while Israeli officials were due in Washington for a new ceasefire push by the Trump administration. A day after U.S. President Donald Trump urged an end to the 20-month-old war, a confidant of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected at the White House for talks on a Gaza ceasefire, Iran, and possible wider regional diplomatic deals.

In the Oval Office, following a meeting to mark a U.S.-brokered peace deal in Africa, President Trump spoke with reporters about global peace efforts, including those in Gaza. Retired Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery is speaking with LiveNOW?s Austin Westfall.

IDF spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin holds briefing following Iran supreme leader's first public statement. Iran's supreme leader on Thursday claimed 'victory' over Israel and says his country gave a 'heavy' slap to the United States. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said during a press conference that Iran's nuclear facilities were completely destroyed.

Police have detained six Americans in South Korea for allegedly trying to send over 1,500 plastic bottles filled with rice, dollar bills, and miniature Bibles by sea to North Korea.

During a Pentagon press conference today, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman General Dan Caine addressed the media regarding the strikes on Iran. Austin Westfall of LiveNOW is interviewing Dr. Alon Burstein, a visiting Assistant Professor at Tufts University and an Israel Institute Fellow, to discuss the high-stakes military operations.

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran did not stop the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from firing off a post on X and going after President Donald Trump. "The U.S. president stated, ?Iran must surrender.? Needless to say, this statement is too big to come out of the U.S. president's mouth," says Khamenei. To talk about this and more breaking news is the Atlantic Council?s Jonathan Panikoff.

Retired Marine Corps Intelligence Officer and National Security Analyst Hal Kempfer discussed the latest on 'Operation Midnight Hammer' with LiveNOW?s Andrew Craft. This follows the Defense Intelligence Agency's 'low confidence' assessment on whether some uranium was moved prior to strikes by the United States. Also, questions remain over whether or not Iran's nuclear materials were truly 'obliterated'.

Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) spoke to reporters after receiving a Senate-wide classified briefing on "Operation Midnight Hammer." Graham called the strikes against Iran, "brilliant, bold, necessary and effective." Graham also said the Iran nuclear program is set back, "years, not months."

Video shows moments US missiles struck Iran Nuclear power plant.

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei has made his first public statement since the ceasefire between Israel and Iran. Khamenei on Thursday declared victory over Israel and said his country "delivered a heavy slap to the US's face."