The Arab world has publicly repeatedly condemned Israel during the war against Hamas. However, at least six Arab states secretly cooperated with Israel during the Gaza war.

Trump’s Oct. 13 address focused on his administration’s efforts to produce an agreement between Israel and Hamas, which included a Gaza ceasefire and the release of 20 Israeli hostages, 250 Palestinian prisoners and about 1,700 Palestinian detainees held without charges.

With the releases, Israelis basked in a joyous moment of unifying national redemption after months of agonizing, polarizing war.

The first batch of seven hostages released by Hamas is in Israel, the military said Monday. The hostages were transferred to Israel's military inside the Gaza Strip by the Red Cross. The following hostages were released: Matan Angrest,

The IDF chief warned that all soldiers must stay on their guard as "the enemy is still here - he has not disappeared," and there could still be unexpected military confrontations. While touring the front lines in Gaza on Thursday,

The troops will stay in Israel, where they will support logistics, transportation, engineering and planning, two U.S. officials said.

The Chief Military Rabbi, Brig. Gen. Rabbi Eyal Karim, will lead a ceremony inside Gaza with special IDF units, during which he will recite Psalm 83 in memory of the fallen

Officials said they are expected to work alongside representatives from partner countries, civilian organizations, and the private sector. Two hundred US soldiers arrived in Israel to monitor the Trump peace agreement,