Trump Middle East diplomacy
Netanyahu Declines Gaza Summit Invitation in Egypt Due to Jewish Holiday Simhat Torah
Oct 13, 2025 11:13 pm CST
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declined an invitation to attend Monday's Gaza summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, citing the timing conflict with the Jewish holiday of Simhat Torah. The invitation came directly from US President Donald Trump following a call that included Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Netanyahu.
Historic Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Trump Plans Visit as Hostages Set for Release in Landmark Peace Deal
Oct 10, 2025 02:47 pm CST
In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Donald Trump announced plans to visit Israel for the release of hostages under a new ceasefire agreement with Hamas. The historic deal, endorsed by Netanyahu's cabinet, promises to end the two-year conflict that has devastated Gaza and destabilized the Middle East. The agreement includes the return of 48 remaining hostages, release of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, increased humanitarian aid to Gaza, and Israeli military withdrawal from urban centers, marking a potential turning point in the long-standing conflict.