Trump, Israel and Gaza
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On October 7, 2023, Kibbutz Nir Oz was all but burned to ashes, with over a quarter of its residents murdered or abducted. On Monday, the community gathered to welcome loved ones back home.
Among the 2,000 Palestinians freed in the Gaza ceasefire deal were 250 serving life terms for attacks on Israelis dating back decades.
Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages on Monday as part of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, and U.S. President Donald Trump is in the region to discuss postwar plans.
With the releases, Israelis basked in a joyous moment of unifying national redemption after months of agonizing, polarizing war.
The remaining 20 hostages still alive were released Monday, alongside nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees and prisoners.
The challenge of turning a Gaza ceasefire into a lasting regional peace was on display as Trump made separate stops in Israel and Egypt.
Israeli-American actress Natalie Portman expressed excitement over end of Israel-Hamas war and hostage release during film festival appearance in Lyon, France.
Amazon.com Inc. has terminated an employee who protested the e-commerce giant’s ties to the Israeli government.