Gaza Ceasefire
Netanyahu awards Trump Israel's top civilian prize
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that President Donald Trump will receive the Israel Prize, the country's highest civilian honor, making him the first non-Israeli recipient. The award recognizes Trump's contributions to Israel and the Jewish people, particularly in securing the release of hostages from Hamas. The announcement came during a meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate on December 29, 2025.
Egypt's Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty held a phone call on Monday with Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani to discuss stabilizing the Gaza ceasefire. Abdelatty stressed preventing violations that could derail efforts, amid ongoing coordination with Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the United States. This comes as Gaza's humanitarian crisis worsens with severe aid shortages.
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European Council President António Costa praised Egypt's pivotal role in regional stability, highlighting President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's mediation efforts that achieved the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire. This came during the first EU-Egypt summit in Brussels. Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty affirmed Egypt as a cornerstone of stability in the turbulent Middle East.