Israeli Environmental Protection Minister Ayelet Shaked sparked widespread anger after posting a controversial poll about protests in Hostages' Square in Tel Aviv, amid accusations of incitement and downplaying protesters, and an official investigation into her trip to New York during the Hebrew New Year.

Donald Trump claims to be the only person in history to have ended eight wars in nine months, stating he did it to save lives, not for the Nobel Peace Prize. Several officials and governments have officially nominated him for the award.

Hamas condemned the massacre by occupation planes on the Ghaboun family home in Gaza, killing and injuring over seventy civilians. This occurred hours after a comprehensive ceasefire had taken effect, which was violated by the airstrike.

US President Donald Trump reached a breakthrough agreement to stop the war in Gaza, with Israel and Hamas accepting it under Arab and regional support, signaling the end of the war's nightmare and the start of a new phase of hard work for reconstruction and peace.

The Middle East is witnessing international optimism to end the world's longest wars and establish an independent Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as its capital, recognized by 158 countries. Gulf states are actively pursuing peace and stability through diplomatic and economic efforts.

Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya announced that Hamas considers the Gaza war over after receiving guarantees from mediators and the US administration. An agreement on the main points to end the Gaza conflict was signed, with US President Donald Trump and UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasizing the significance of this moment.

Al-Shorouk newspaper published the official text of the Gaza ceasefire agreement presented by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to his government. The agreement includes an immediate halt to military operations, humanitarian aid delivery, Israeli army withdrawal, and release of hostages within 72 hours.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss progress in trade negotiations and agreed to maintain close contact. Trump imposed a 50% tariff on most Indian exports, affecting $50 billion worth of trade.

U.S. President Donald Trump proposed expelling Spain from NATO due to its failure to meet the 5% GDP defense spending requirement. Spain is one of the NATO countries with the lowest defense spending, and its Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez says reaching this target is unnecessary.

The Israeli government convened to approve a deal to end the Gaza war and exchange prisoners, with participation from US President Trump's envoys. The agreement includes Israeli army withdrawal and prisoner exchange between the parties.