JD Vance was the most notable in his absence from Donald Trump’s triumphant appearances in the Middle East on Monday, as vice presidents rarely travel abroad with the commander-in-chief. However, the veep still kept up the pressure on MAGA’s political foes.

Trump gave an hour-long speech to the Israeli parliament as hostages were freed and the Palestinian prisoner release began. Here are the key moments.

Former Vice President Kamala Harris issued a statement in which she commended President Donald Trump and his team, without mentioning Trump by name

The Middle East ceasefire and release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are creating renewed hope for lasting peace in Gaza.

During a Dec. 9, 2024, segment, Griffin vowed to wear the MAGA hat on the program and thank Trump for making that achievement. Hamas agreed to the first phase of Trump’s peace agreement by freeing all of the 20 living hostages that they held captive since Oct. 7, 2023.

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King Abdullah II of Jordan has warned that the Middle East is doomed unless there is a peace process leading to a Palestinian state. The king was speaking in an exclusive interview for BBC Panorama, as he prepared to attend a summit in Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh on President Donald Trump's 20-point peace plan for the region.

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has brought cautious calm to the region as aid begins to flow into the Gaza Strip.