Washington, Oct 9, 2025 (AFP) - Trump to head to Middle East, says hostages to be freed early next week

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2025-10-09
US President Donald Trump said he expected to travel to the Middle East on Sunday to celebrate the first phase of the Gaza peace deal and be there for the release of hostages by Hamas. Speaking at the White House on Thursday, Trump said the agreement between Israel and the Palestinian armed group had "ended the war in Gaza." The US leader added that "nobody's going to be forced to leave" the Palestinian territory under his 20-point peace plan, w......
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