President Donald Trump will begin a significant tour of the Middle East on Monday, where he is expected to attend the Gaza peace agreement signing ceremony in Egypt. This milestone agreement is seen as a major stride towards ending the ongoing two-year conflict between Israel and Hamas.
President Trump will depart from the White House on Sunday, arriving in Tel Aviv early on Monday. There, he will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to strengthen diplomatic ties and address the Israeli parliament, the Knesset. According to Israeli media, Trump will also have discussions with hostage families to signal his commitment to peace and start rebuilding together.
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Trump will return to the White House on Tuesday morning, following his announcement of the initial agreement phase for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. As per the agreement, reports suggest the Israeli Defense Forces are withdrawing from Gaza though occasional flare-ups persist.
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Ruins amidst Gaza City's recovery
The two-year-long conflict has ravaged Gaza, turning vast areas and Gaza City itself into ruins. Thousands of displaced Palestinians are now returning to their devastated homes. According to a United Nations report from October 2025, Gaza's reconstruction will span several generations.
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2023: Escalation between Hamas and Israel
The conflict that erupted on October 7, 2023, caused significant casualties. According to reports from the Gaza Health Ministry, over 67,000 Palestinians have perished, and more than 170,000 have sustained injuries. In initial Hamas assaults, upwards of 1,100 Israelis and foreign nationals lost their lives, underscoring the conflict's tragic impact.
