U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel as the first group of Israeli hostages was released by Hamas under a historic U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement. Greeted at Ben Gurion Airport by Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Herzog, Trump’s visit marks a turning point in the two-year Gaza war, with the nation celebrating both his role in securing the deal and the beginning of large-scale prisoner exchanges. Trump is scheduled to address the Israeli parliament (Knesset) and meet hostage families before heading to Egypt for an international peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh with leaders from over 20 countries. The ceasefire, exchange of thousands of Palestinian prisoners, and immediate plans for Gaza’s reconstruction have brought a renewed sense of hope for peace and rebuilding in the region.
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