Trump, Middle East and Israel

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As Trump celebrates 'peace' in the Middle East, experts focus on next steps
President Donald Trump celebrated the first steps of his ceasefire plan as the start of a "lasting harmony" — but experts say it is too soon for his declaration of "peace in the Middle East."

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Trump wants to push for Middle East peace. Netanyahu is still talking up Israel's military might
Trump hails "historic dawn of a new Middle East" in speech to Israel's Knesset
Gaza latest LIVE: Donald Trump hails 'historic dawn of new Middle East' as freed Israeli hostages reunited with loved ones
The first seven hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, officials have confirmed.

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Gaza latest: Israel 'to open Rafah crossing' in U-turn after Hamas returns more bodies - as Netanyahu issues warning
Donald Trump travels to Israel as country anxiously awaits hostage releases
Joy in Israel as hostages return but families say Hamas 'not honouring' deal to return the dead
"On behalf of the entire people of Israel, welcome back!," the note - shared by the PM's office - reads. "We have been waiting for you, we embrace you. Sara and Benjamin Netanyahu."

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Gaza latest: We have peace in Middle East, Trump declares after Gaza deal signed and hostages and prisoners released
First seven hostages freed in Gaza are back in Israel, with Trump set to address Israeli parliament

Praise, pardon and protests: Key moments in Trump's trip to Middle East for ceasefire deal

Trump gave an hour-long speech to the Israeli parliament as hostages were freed and the Palestinian prisoner release began. Here are the key moments.

Middle East Crisis Updates: Israel Approves Gaza Deal That Would Free Hostages and Prisoners

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won cabinet approval for the first phase of a cease-fire agreement with Hamas. President Trump said hostages held in Gaza would be released early next week.

Live updates: Trump and world leaders meet in Egypt on future of Gaza as Israel celebrates return of hostages

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed President Donald Trump during a gathering of Israel’s parliament for helping to broker the ceasefire deal.

Trump addresses Knesset, hostages freed in historic Gaza peace deal: Watch Live

President Donald Trump is in Israel and then Egypt to set his historic Gaza peace deal in stone. Follow Newsweek for live updates.
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