The euphoria in Jerusalem was palpable—a nation that had known only death, pain, and fear for two years suddenly held its breath. Of all people, Donald Trump, the man many describe as brash, unpredictable, or even dangerous, spoke words that touched Israel’s collective soul.

On the extraordinarily brief visit of the US President to Jerusalem – no state ceremony, but meetings with hostage families and a speech in the Knesset.

The Hostage Forum movement wanted to be able to say, over and over again, that Netanyahu failed to: “Bring them home.” Once it became clear that the hostages were coming home, the Forum needed someone else to credit with the stunning achievement.

Israeli minister confronts US envoys with the flaws of their Gaza plan.

“All of the hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a strong, durable and everlasting peace.”

Why peace arises not from ideals but from strength – and what Trump understood better than many in the West.

“He has done what others only promised,” families say as Israeli negotiators head to Egypt to finalize hostage deal.

Negotiations begin today in Sharm el-Sheikh. A look at the differences between Trump’s proposal and previous peace plans.

Empty ultimatums don’t scare Hamas—they embolden it, and teach America’s enemies that Washington’s word means nothing.