U.S. President Donald Trump described his upcoming Middle East trip as very special, with expectations for prisoner returns and an end to the Gaza conflict. Hamas plans to hand over prisoners to the Red Cross amid complex obstacles in finalizing release lists.

US President Donald Trump traveled to Israel and Egypt on a trip he described as "very special" amid efforts to end the war in Gaza, accompanied by senior officials.

Russian forces renewed attacks on Ukraine's energy infrastructure, with the Kremlin warning the West of a tragic escalation by supplying Kyiv with long-range missiles. US intelligence aids Ukraine in targeting Russian energy facilities, while Russia warns of a dramatic escalation in the war.

Dozens of fighters were killed in border clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan, with Pakistan reporting 23 soldiers killed and the Taliban reporting 9 fighters killed. The conflict escalated after Pakistani airstrikes and retaliatory Taliban attacks, leading to border crossing closures.

Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has requested the Foreign Minister to urgently file a complaint to the UN Security Council against Israeli aggression targeting civilian and commercial facilities in southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, a UNIFIL soldier was injured by a bomb dropped by an Israeli drone near their position in the town of Kfarkela.

President Donald Trump's initiative aims to stop the Gaza tragedy, exchange prisoners, and allow humanitarian aid, focusing on implementing 20 provisions to transform Gaza into a beginning of reconstruction and development.

The Sharm El-Sheikh peace summit on Gaza convenes today with 21 countries and the UN Secretary-General participating, while Israel is absent. Hamas announced it will not govern Gaza during the transitional phase after the war.

Hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians continue returning to Gaza amid massive destruction leaving 1.5 million homeless. Israel and Hamas negotiate a hostage exchange as humanitarian aid enters Gaza through Rafah crossing.

Trump's plan to end the war on Gaza has been welcomed but faces doubts about its success and ability to achieve political peace and Palestinian rights. The plan includes clauses allowing Israel to resume fighting, while Israel's far-right openly demands war continuation.

A Palestinian woman from Gaza expresses fear of being happy after the ceasefire announcement, reflecting the tragedy of a people who have learned to fear hope amid destruction and death.