Prime Minister Al Thani praised incoming President-elect Donald Trump and Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff , for helping achieve the deal, "He fought for this deal."

"I loved traveling the world, celebrating life, and going to parties — and then I was kidnapped from a party," the 27-year-old released hostage told crowds at a Nova Music Festival Exhibition event.

The impending hostage release sparks hope, mourning, and questions about Gaza captives.

Keith Siegel will return to Israel after a year to the news that his mother has died while Sagui Dekel-Chen will return to learn his third daughter was born.

Jewish content creators reflect on TikTok’s legacy in building awareness and community as a ban looms.

Ministers from the Religious Zionists Party and Otzma Yehudit, as well as Likud Ministers David Amsalem and Amichai Chikli, voted against the deal.

"The Palestinian government has completed all preparations to assume full responsibilities in the Strip," their statement said.

Trump’s cabinet and inner circle will be composed of both staunch isolationists and stalwart war hawks.