Breaking: Trump Heads to Middle East as Israel-Hamas Ceasefire and Hostage Exchange Begin

Oct 13, 2025 02:01 pm CST

President Donald Trump travels to Israel and Egypt as a historic ceasefire deal takes effect between Israel and Hamas, facilitating a hostage-prisoner exchange after two years of devastating conflict. The US-brokered agreement includes Israel's withdrawal from parts of Gaza, the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and sets the stage for a major peace summit at Sharm el-Sheikh aimed at achieving lasting stability in the Middle East.