Trump visit to Israel

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Everything we know about the release of the Gaza hostages and US President Donald Trump's visit. Times may be updated as the day progresses.

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. October 12, 2025.
 Donald Trump announces his bid for the presidency at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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US President Donald Trump, flanked by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy Dina Powell (L) poses for a picture with his National Security team to mark the 70th anniversary of the National Security Council, at the White House in Washington, US September 28, 2017

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Trump: I’m working hard to finally achieve Israeli-Palestinian peace

In an interview before his arrival, the US president preferred not to address most core issues.

Abbas, Trump, Netanyahu

Israeli Minister: 'Trump's visit strengthens anti-Iranian camp in region'

Intelligence Minister Israel Katz called for a "regional coalition" to be built to counter Iran and other extremist groups.

Israel Katz at the JPost Annual Conference 2017

Trump may let Netanyahu visit Western Wall with him

The absence of Netanyahu at the Western Wall visit has been one of a number of controversies marking preparations for Trump’s visit.

PM Netanyahu and President Trump

US Congress members lobby Trump on Israeli-Palestinian water issues

“In your effort to build peace between Israelis and Palestinians... we urge you to prioritize the issue of water,” the lawmakers wrote Trump in an official letter.

Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men sort their cooking utensils at they dip them in boiling water to remove remains of leaven in preparation for the Jewish holiday of Passover, in Jerusalem's Mea Shearim neighbourhood April 9, 2017

WATCH: When Trump isn't signing an arms deal in Saudi Arabia, he's dancing with swords

The US president showed off his dance moves in a unique reception ceremony held in his honor in Saudi Arabia, where Trump is currently staying on an official visit.

US President Donald Trump pictured dancing with swords at a reception ceremony held in his honor in Saudi Arabia on May 20, 2017.

Royal treatment for Trump in Riyadh amid turmoil at home

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Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (R) presents US President Donald Trump with the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud Medal at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Trump in Saudi Arabia: Where the US president feels right at home

When Trump first thought about running for president in the 1990s, this is probably what he imagined it would be like: Tours, waving, power.

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud (R) presents US President Donald Trump with the Collar of Abdulaziz Al Saud Medal at the Royal Court in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

A TRUMP card badly played

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Watch: Ivanka Trump's baby takes his first steps

What a little mensch!

Ivanka Trump helping her son Theodore take his first steps.

Israel pulls out all the stops for Trump visit

Israelis are rolling out the red carpet, literally.

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One for his first international trip as president, including stops in Saudi Arabia, Israel, the Vatican, Brussels and at the G7 summit in Sicily, from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US May 19, 2017.