U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the Gaza war has ended, saying all are happy, while aboard Air Force One en route from Washington to Israel on Thursday.
Trump Declares War Over
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Air Force One that the war in Gaza has ended, stating that all are happy, and that the region awaits a period of reconstruction and unity.
Ceasefire Held in Gaza
Israel and Hamas have maintained a ceasefire in Gaza for the third consecutive day, with Israeli authorities expecting Hamas to release all twenty remaining living hostages by Monday morning; in exchange, Israel would free over 1,700 Palestinian prisoners.
Trump to Address Knesset and Travel to Egypt
Trump will speak before the Israeli parliament, the Knesset, before heading to Sharm el‑Secor in Egypt where a summit of world leaders will focus on ending the Gaza conflict.
Egyptian Summit Features 20 Nations
The summit in Egypt will host leaders from 20 countries, including the United States, Egypt, the United Kingdom, France, Turkey, and Qatar. Participants are expected to sign a 20‑point peace plan proposed by Trump, with the United States, Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey acting as guarantors. Israel and Hamas were not invited; Palestinian authorities will attend instead.
