US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy is back in the region as his administration seeks to build on the ceasefire deal in the Gaza Strip. The agreement, which was announced recently, has seen Hamas release eight hostages held in the strip.
Trump’s envoy, who will be monitoring the situation and assessing the implementation of the ceasefire, aims to capitalize on the early success of the deal. The visit comes as tensions remain high in the region following a recent attack by Hamas.
Israel also released several Palestinians in exchange for the hostages, highlighting the complexities of the conflict. Trump’s administration is seeking to use this opportunity to push for a more sustainable peace process in the Middle East.
Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/01/28/trump-gaza-ceasefire-arab-states