JOUMANNA: GOOD MORNING, THIS IS HORIZONS MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA. ISRAEL AWAITS THE RELEASE OF THE LAST HOSTAGES AFTER THE TWO-YEAR WAR WITH HAMAS. 20 ARE BELIEVED TO BE ALIVE AND WILL BE RETURNED TO THEIR FAMILIES TODAY.TRUMP MAKES HIS WAY TO THE MIDDLE EAST TO HERALD THE POLICE -- PEACE DEAL BEFORE MEETING WITH ARABIC AND WORLD LEADERS TO END THE WAR. TRADE HOPES, TRUMP SOFTENS HIS STANCE ON CHINA, PLANS FOR ADDITIONAL 100% TARIFFS AND EXPORT CONTROLS ON CRITICAL SOFTWARE. IT'S 8 A.M. IN THE EMIRATES AND I ...

Welcome back to our live coverage of the historic events unfolding this morning in the Middle East. I'm Ali Vatitali and we're starting to receive images of hostages reunited with their loved ones. We gave you the news earlier this hour that all living Israeli hostages are now out of Hamas and into Israel and with the IDF.The Hostages and Missing Families Forum posted this image just moments ago of a released hostage with his wife and father. Another Israeli forum released this second image moments ago of a ...

The war's over. Okay, You understand that. I think people are a lot of reasons why it's going to hold, but I think people are tired of it.It's been. It's been centuries. Okay.Not just recent. It's been centuries. I think people are tired of it.Yeah. The cease fire is going to hold. Well, later, world leaders will be at a signing ceremony for the Gaza peace deal in Sharm el-Sheikh in Egypt, of course.Let's go live now to Bloomberg's Dan Williams, who is in Jerusalem for us. Dan, what is the latest on the hos ...

[Music] Tonight we are live in Israel on the verge of history. The release of the remaining hostages set to come at any moment which could start to end the war in Gaza. Hamas required to release 20 living Israelis by tomorrow morning. Hundreds of thousands packing into hostage square this weekend in anticipation. New details on the high stakes exchange. Medical teams preparing for the handover. and what this family member told me he will tell his relative once they're reunited. Plus, the aid trucks rolling ...

Ceasefire & Hostage Release - A US-brokered ceasefire in Gaza has officially gone into effect [1] - Hamas is set to release all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners [2] Challenges to Long-Term Peace - The current ceasefire is just the "first inning" with much more work needed to achieve lasting peace [5] - There is a lack of hope for a better future on both sides, with Israelis and Palestinians questioning each other's desire for peace [7][10][11] - Key issues remain unresolved, including the disarmament of Hamas and the future governance of Gaza [5][9][16][17] - The involvement and desire of Gulf states and other Middle Eastern Arab states to bring the conflict to an end is important [8] Political Landscape - Israeli elections are approaching, and the current Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is likely to win [5][11][12][13] - The composition of the next coalition government in Israel is uncertain [14] - The future governing body for Gaza is unclear, and Palestinians' desires are not being adequately considered [14][15]

Joe mentioned the major developments in the Middle East. President Trump says he plans to travel to Egypt later this week for an official signing of the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel's government voted to approve the deal early this morning at its cabinet meeting.Now, Israel's defense forces will move behind agreed upon lines inside Gaza and the ceasefire will take effect once the IDF has moved to new positions. a 72-hour clock to release the remaining hostages will begin. President Trump ...

President Trump wrapping up a cabinet meeting hitting on a number of topics, but obviously the major headline today, the ceasefire and hostage deal, the first phase of that deal agreed to between Israel and Hamas. Israeli cabinet meeting right now to approve that deal. Let's bring in senior White House correspondent Garrett.Hey Garrett, the president saying moments ago that he plans to travel to the Middle East to Egypt. We don't know when, but he said soon. >> That's right, Joe.The president says he wants ...

Peace Agreement - An initial peace plan between Israel and Hamas has been agreed upon, with the first phase involving the release of all hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops to an agreed-upon line [1][2] - The White House expects the deal to go to the Israeli cabinet for a vote, followed by Israel withdrawing to an agreed-upon area within 24 hours of a yes vote, and Hamas releasing hostages within 72 hours, with hostage release expected to begin on Monday [3] - The President is considering traveling to the region, potentially including Egypt, to participate in events surrounding the end of the war [4] Potential Obstacles - Domestic Israeli political opinion is a significant factor to be wary of, potentially posing stumbling blocks to the peace process [5][6] - There have been many false starts on Middle East peace in the past, making this a tricky and intractable problem [7] - The military reality on the ground for Hamas, including their leadership, command and control, and military resources, is a key question [7][8] Perspectives - Netanyahu told President Trump that he is extraordinarily popular now as a result of this deal [8] - Washington has cautious optimism regarding the peace deal [10]

Geopolitical Developments - President Trump announced a "first phase" peace deal between Israel and Hamas on October 8th, 2025, which included hostage releases and an Israeli troop withdrawal, typically expected to boost markets [2] - The immediate market reaction saw oil prices, specifically the December Brent crude contract, dip by 1.1% before recovering, closing 43¢/bl lower than the previous settlement [3] Market Reactions - The S&P 500 closed at a record high for the 33rd time in 2025 on October 8th, buoyed by a tech rebound, despite the peace announcement [3] - Following President Trump's announcement of sweeping new tariffs on April 2nd, 2025, the S&P 500 plummeted 4.8%, erasing over $2 trillion in value, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 1,679 points (4%) on April 3rd and an additional 2,231 points (5.5%) on April 4th [5] Tariff Impacts - President Trump's trade policies have led to significant market volatility, with a universal 10% duty on all imports escalating to 34% for China, 20% for the EU, and 24% for Japan [5] - A 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs announced on April 9th, 2025, triggered a "historic rebound," allowing the S&P 500 to recover $4 trillion in value [6] Sector-Specific Movements - The S&P/TSX Composite Index in Canada managed to rise by 150.27 points (0.50%) on October 8th, despite facing 35% U.S. tariffs on various exports [8] - Healthcare stocks in the S&P 500 saw an uptick following Trump's comments linking ACA subsidies to the government shutdown, showcasing the market's sensitivity to policy hints [11] Company-Specific Insights - The stock symbol DJT for Trump Media & Technology Group has shown a negative one-year return, with a market cap of $4.89 billion and a trailing P/E of 194.11, despite only $3.4 million in revenue over the past 12 months [9] - On April 9th, 2025, a post by Trump on Truth Social led to a 20% surge in DJT stock, highlighting the connection between Trump's social media activity and market movements [10] Global Trade Dynamics - The EU announced on October 8th that it would double its steel tariffs to 50%, mirroring U.S. levels, which positively impacted shares of ArcelorMittal [13] - India faced a significant increase in tariffs, with rates hiked to 50% in late August 2025, leading to a decline in the Nifty 50 and a weakened rupee [13]

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