Tim Pierce

Around 98 of those hostages are still in Gaza, and only about half of them are believed to be alive. That group includes seven Americans. Over the remaining days of phase one, the Israeli defense forces will begin withdrawing from Gaza, though they will maintain a presence in a still undefined security perimeter.

And on day 16 of that first phase, Israel and Hamas will resume negotiations about what the next phases of the agreement will look like. Meanwhile, Israel has agreed to release 50 Palestinian terrorists serving life sentences and 50 female prisoners for every female hostage released.

And on day 16 of that first phase, Israel and Hamas will resume negotiations about what the next phases of the agreement will look like. Meanwhile, Israel has agreed to release 50 Palestinian terrorists serving life sentences and 50 female prisoners for every female hostage released.

You know, it's drawn some scrutiny. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called it a surrender deal and said it was a catastrophe for the national security of the state of Israel. Another Israeli leader warned that the deal could end with dozens of hostages being left behind. Yesterday, Daily Wire editor emeritus Ben Shapiro shared his thoughts on the deal.

You know, it's drawn some scrutiny. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich called it a surrender deal and said it was a catastrophe for the national security of the state of Israel. Another Israeli leader warned that the deal could end with dozens of hostages being left behind. Yesterday, Daily Wire editor emeritus Ben Shapiro shared his thoughts on the deal.

Well, there's obviously the success of Israel's ongoing campaign in Gaza, including its successful targeting of several Hamas leaders. It may just be that Hamas is finally being worn down. But there's also a lot of speculation that the imminent return of Donald Trump to the White House has lit a fire under things.

Well, there's obviously the success of Israel's ongoing campaign in Gaza, including its successful targeting of several Hamas leaders. It may just be that Hamas is finally being worn down. But there's also a lot of speculation that the imminent return of Donald Trump to the White House has lit a fire under things.

Trump envoys joined negotiations alongside representatives from the Biden administration in recent days, and it seems like their presence had an impact. When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Biden about negotiations on Sunday, he thanked Biden and Trump for cooperating in this sacred mission.

Trump envoys joined negotiations alongside representatives from the Biden administration in recent days, and it seems like their presence had an impact. When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke to Biden about negotiations on Sunday, he thanked Biden and Trump for cooperating in this sacred mission.

Trump has really turned up the heat on Hamas, saying just the other week that there would be all hell to pay if the terror group did not release its hostages before he took office. So it seems like Hamas has really taken Trump's comments to heart.

Trump has really turned up the heat on Hamas, saying just the other week that there would be all hell to pay if the terror group did not release its hostages before he took office. So it seems like Hamas has really taken Trump's comments to heart.

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The special counsel reports first volume explains the decision to drop cases after Trump's 2024 election win, citing constitutional limits on prosecuting a sitting president. Smith defended the charges, stating they were based on flagrant offenses and strong evidence. Trump criticized the release on social media, calling Smith's findings desperate.

The special counsel reports first volume explains the decision to drop cases after Trump's 2024 election win, citing constitutional limits on prosecuting a sitting president. Smith defended the charges, stating they were based on flagrant offenses and strong evidence. Trump criticized the release on social media, calling Smith's findings desperate.

Trump said the, quote, lame brain special counsel couldn't get his case tried before the election, which I won in the landslide, adding, the voters have spoken. While Smith maintains that he believes he would have gotten a conviction, legal experts aren't so sure. Here's former federal prosecutor Andrew Cherkasky on Fox.

Trump said the, quote, lame brain special counsel couldn't get his case tried before the election, which I won in the landslide, adding, the voters have spoken. While Smith maintains that he believes he would have gotten a conviction, legal experts aren't so sure. Here's former federal prosecutor Andrew Cherkasky on Fox.

The report's second volume, focusing on classified documents, remains held up due to legal proceedings.

The report's second volume, focusing on classified documents, remains held up due to legal proceedings.

You know, John, Trump said he was going to hit the ground running on Inauguration Day. But with the slate of hearings we have, it seems like he's getting the ball rolling a week early. 13 of his 15 cabinet nominees have hearings scheduled this week. That's everybody except HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Labor Department pick Lori Chavez de Riemer, two of Trump's more controversial picks.