President Donald Trump is expected to announce on Monday a temporary ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip ahead of a White House visit by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump on Wednesday reportedly said Israel agreed to terms for a 60-day ceasefire with Hamas and that his administration would work with both sides to try to end the war in Gaza that started on Oct. 7, 2023, when Hamas terrorists killed more than 1,200 Israeli civilians and took about 250 others hostage. About 50 hostages remain in Gaza, more than half of whom are believed to be dead.

Senior Israeli officials told the Israeli media outlet Ynet on Thursday night that Trump plans to announce the ceasefire agreement when he meets with Netanyahu on Monday at the White House.

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