House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivered strong praise Monday for President Donald Trump’s recent diplomatic accomplishments, declaring that Trump “has accomplished what others have only talked about or tried and failed to do.” Speaking during a press conference, Johnson cited Trump’s address to Israel’s Knesset and his role in brokering a historic peace agreement as proof of America’s renewed global leadership.
Iranian state media outlet PressTV has repeated Hamas’s false narrative that the militant group “made all efforts” to protect dozens of Israeli hostages taken during the October 7, 2023, massacre. The outlet cited statements from Hamas itself, ignoring overwhelming evidence of systematic torture, rape, and murder of hostages in captivity.
President Donald Trump declared before the Knesset that the beginnings of a ceasefire between Hamas and Israel marks a "historic dawn of a new Middle East."
Israel celebrated a historic victory early Monday as 20 hostages returned home under President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan, marking the first phase of his landmark ceasefire agreement.
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) acknowledged President Donald Trump’s pivotal role in brokering the recent peace deal between Israel and Hamas, calling it a significant step forward in stabilizing the region.
Israel has released documents allegedly written by Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar and other commanders, detailing explicit plans to carry out and broadcast the mass killing of civilians on October 7, 2023. The files include a six-page memo attributed to Sinwar—killed by Israeli forces last year—and intercepted communications from Hamas operatives.
President Donald Trump will depart the White House on Sunday afternoon for a high-stakes trip to Israel and Egypt following the announcement of a historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas. The visit includes an address to the Israeli Knesset and a formal peace ceremony in Egypt.
American military oversight will shape the early stages of Gaza’s new peacekeeping mission, with the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) coordinating operations but keeping American troops out of the conflict zone.
