Israelis Rally En Masse in Tel Aviv Ahead of Expected Hostage Release by Hamas

BREAKING NEWS Huge Rally in Tel Aviv as Israelis Praise Trump Ahead of Expected Hostage Release by Hamas in Gaza Tel Aviv, Israel - Hundreds of thousands of people gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday to show support for the expected release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. US special envoy Steve Witkoff addressed the crowd, praising Donald Trump's role in making a ceasefire and hostage return deal possible. Essential Details and Timeline The rally was held ahead of an expected hostage release by Hamas in Gaza. US special envoy Steve Witkoff praised Trump for facilitating the ceasefire and hostage return deal. Egyptian officials confirmed that Egypt will host a summit on Monday to finalize an agreement aimed at ending the war. Over 20 leaders, including Trump, are set to attend the summit in Sharm El-Sheikh. Immediate Impact and Response The rally's attendees were jubilant, with many praising Trump for his efforts. "We're grateful for President Trump's leadership in bringing us closer to peace," said one attendee. However, not all were pleased - some booed as US special envoy Steve Witkoff thanked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Background Context The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing for weeks, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The expected hostage release is seen as a significant step towards ending the war. What Happens Next On Monday, Trump is set to visit Israel before heading to Egypt for the summit. French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are also confirmed to attend. The summit aims to finalize an agreement aimed at ending the war and facilitating the release of hostages. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Bbc reporting.*