At approximately 3 a.m. (Israel time) U.S. President Trump announced on Truth social that a deal had been done.

Eight hours later, Israelis were notified that a ceasefire was imminent. Jubilation does not begin to capture the mood. A small group of hostage families and former captives were filmed earlier today crowding around a telephone and thanking President Trump, profusely, for his dedication to resolving the hostage saga.

Notably, they have not had a similar conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is widely perceived in Israel to have dragged out the war for political reasons, and to have treated the hostage issue with far less urgency than it merited.

Trump has announced that he will arrive in the region in the coming days. The precise timing is uncerta

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