– Trump Invited to Speak in Israel:

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana officially invited former U.S. President Donald Trump to the Israeli parliament. The invitation aimed to acknowledge Trump’s involvement in several milestone agreements, one of which resulted in the release of all Israeli abductees kidnapped by Hamas. It would mark the first U.S. presidential address since George W. Bush in 2008.

– Likud Party Leads Polls:

A News 13 poll suggests that if elections were held today, the Likud party under Benjamin Netanyahu would receive 27 seats, and Naftali Bennett would follow with 23. Netanyahu’s coalition would secure 56 seats, tilting the balance between the opposition and Arab parties with 53 and 11 seats respectively. Most respondents support the Trump agreement that ended a war and returned captives.

– US’s Billions in Aid to Israel:

According to Brown University research, the U.S has provided $32 billion in aid to Israel over the past two years. The first year saw a hefty investment of nearly $23 billion, with the following year, under Trump’s leadership, reducing to between $8.5-11 billion.

– Hamas’s Inability to Return All Bodies:

Israeli intelligence estimates that Hamas may struggle to locate all bodies of deceased Israelis. Israel has requested the return of all bodies as a condition to end the conflict, despite previous understanding that Hamas might be unable to meet this demand. Discussions continue to resolve these discrepancies.

– Rare Footage Stirs Up Social Media:

Footage stirring debate on social media allegedly shows Israeli and Hamas officials in the same room during ceasefire negotiations. An unnamed source argues the video contains segmented clips stitched together. However, its release coincides with the announcement of a peace agreement by Trump.

– US’s Role in Gaza Ceasefire:

A U.S “coordination center” will be established in Israel to assist in Gaza Strip ceasefire efforts. The center will be run by around 200 American soldiers alongside other military personnel from Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. Their role will include monitoring the ceasefire and facilitating civil government control in Gaza.

– Yemen’s Houthi Respond to Potential Deal:

Following the announcement of a potential prisoner swap deal between Israel and Hamas, Yemen’s Houthi militant group voiced support for the Palestinian cause. They urged for an end to attacks, a lifting of the Israeli blockade, and the release of Palestinian prisoners. Despite the progress, experts warn that the Houthis will remain a threat to Israel.

– Positive Prospects for Peace Agreement:

An expected agreement could see over two years of conflict between Israel and Hamas conclude and release 48 captives. High-ranked insiders hint that this deal may be imminent. Former U.S. President Trump has shown interest in visiting the Middle East amid these promising negotiations.