28 m. ago Donald Trump is compared to Persian ruler Cyrus the Great in huge billboards across Israel after historic Gaza peace deal

Billboards and posters in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and elsewhere in Israel today declared: 'Cyrus the Great is alive!'. The ruler, who founded the Persian Empire in the sixth century BC, is celebrated by Jews.

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37 m. ago The war in Gaza is over, says Trump. Now who will be responsible for maintaining the peace? | Roy Schwartz

Israelis believe their interests are better served by Washington than Jerusalem. But will Trump and Netanyahu’s focus change now the hostages are home?Roy Schwartz is a senior editor and op-ed contributor at HaaretzThe streets of Tel Aviv felt empty this Monday morning. Apart from people rushing to work or walking their dogs, the place seemed relatively deserted. Even some of the most popular coffee spots had more vacant seats than occupied ones. This day feels like a holy day – not because it actually is one (it’s Simchat Torah Eve) – but because of the return of the last 20 living hostages from Hamas captivity. There was no need to ask where everyone was. Thousands had gathered in “Hostages Square” in Tel Aviv (formerly known as Museum Square – and who knows if that name will ever return). Others were glued to their television screens at home, as if it were the World Cup final. Thinking about it, the war’s final act trumps even that. Apparently, the sound of silence can be full of...

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41 m. ago Trump’s team including ‘rock star’ Mike Huckabee and Steve Witkoff given rapturous applause by Israeli parliament

Benjamin Netanyahu told Trump he was “committed to this peace” as he hailed Trump’s achievements on Monday

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64 m. ago Donald Trump's address to Israel's Knesset dramatically halted by left

Knesset members Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif were removed by security after staging a brief protest during Trump’s address

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73 m. ago Donald Trump doesn't think he'll go to heaven – so we asked a celeb psychic if he will

EXCLUSIVE: Donald Trump admitted that he's "not sure" if he'll be on God's guest list in to heaven. So, we decided to ask a psychic to see if the US President will be bagging prime real estate in the afterlife

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82 m. ago Trump hails 'dawn of a new Middle East' as he receives standing ovation in Israel's parliament after freeing hostages from Hamas captivity in historic Gaza peace deal

President Donald Trump trumpeted the dawn of a 'new Middle East' during a speech before the Israeli parliament on Monday, just over two years after Hamas militants invaded Israel.

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93 m. ago Tomahawk missiles' horror range puts Moscow in crosshairs as Trump makes major threat to Russia

The Kremlin have issued a chilling nuclear warning after Donald Trump confirmed that he is contemplating sending Ukraine new long-range missiles if Putin doesn't stop his invasion

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97 m. ago Trump cracks joke about state of Ivanka's MARRIAGE to Jared Kushner at Israel peace speech

President Donald Trump made a joke about his daughter's marriage as he addressed Israel's parliament as the US-brokered ceasefire with Hamas came into effect.

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1 hour ago 'You are coming home': surviving Israeli hostages freed after two years in Gaza – video report

All 20 remaining living Israeli hostages have been released by Hamas after more than two years in captivity in Gaza. Hostages were handed over to the Red Cross before finally rejoining their families with the help of the Israeli army. Hamas had allowed some of the hostages to make video calls home on Monday morning before their release.Emotional footage was shared by Israeli broadcasters to an estimated 65,000 people gathered in front of large screens in 'hostages square' in Tel Aviv and to millions more watching the coverage at home. Hundreds were there from the early hours of Monday and tens of thousands more joined them as the morning went on where they watched live footage of events from large screens on two sides of the square. Israeli ministers had approved overnight a list of 1,718 Palestinian prisoners due to be releasedHamas releases 20 remaining living Israeli hostages after two years in GazaGaza ceasefire – live updatesAs Donald Trump heads to Gaza ‘peace summit’ in Egypt...

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1 hour ago Netanyahu announces Israel peace prize for Trump at Knesset: ‘Thank you for paving a path to peace’

Benjamin Netanyahu said he had nominated Donald Trump as the first non-Israeli person to receive the Israel Prize, the country’s most prestigious civilian award, as the US president prepared to address the Knesset on Monday, 13 October.

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2 h. ago Watch: Trump’s historic Middle East speech interrupted by Israeli politicians

Donald Trump’s speech to Israel’s Knesset was interrupted by Israeli politicians on Monday, 13 October.

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2 h. ago Gaza latest LIVE: Donald Trump hails 'historic dawn of new Middle East' as freed Israeli hostages reunited with loved ones

US President Donald Trump addressing Israel’s parliament after declaring ‘the war is over’

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2 h. ago Trump's peace deal speech to Israeli parliament is halted by screaming protesters

President Donald Trump's speech to the Israeli parliament was interrupted by screaming protesters on Monday morning.

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2 h. ago Trump heralds dawn of a new Middle East in historic speech as hostages are freed and test of fragile Gaza ceasefire begins

President Donald Trump trumpeted the dawn of a 'new Middle East' during a speech before the Israeli parliament on Monday, just over two years after Hamas militants invaded Israel.

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2 h. ago The moment they have been praying for: Emotional images show Israeli hostages reunited with their parents, families and friends after 738 days held captive in Gaza

All 20 living hostages have been released following the Donald Trump-brokered deal between Israel and Hamas, that aims to bring an end to the devastating two-year war in Gaza.

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2 h. ago Why Donald Trump keeps rescuing Keir Starmer from international humiliation

With Keir Starmer facing scorn from both Israel and the US ambassador in Tel Aviv over the UK’s role in the Middle East peace process, the US president has once again come to his aid. Political editor David Maddox explains why

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2 h. ago Gaza latest LIVE: Donald Trump addresses Knesset as freed Israeli hostages hug loved ones

US President Donald Trump addressing Israel’s parliament after declaring ‘the war is over’

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2 h. ago Chaos at Donald Trump address as shouting men rush at US President

During United States President Donald Trump speech in Israel's Knesset, he was heckled and rushed at by two member's of Parliament before they were quickly removed

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2 h. ago Starmer expresses ‘deep relief’ at release of all remaining Israeli hostages

Sir Keir also insisted it was now ‘crucial’ to implement US President Donald Trump’s peace plan in the Middle East.

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2 h. ago Hamas releases all 20 living hostages as Israel frees Palestinian prisoners

Exchange forms first part of Donald Trump’s plan to end two years of fighting

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