DEMOCRATIC ANALYST. RICK IS A REPUBLICAN STRATEGIST AND PARTNER AT STONE COURT CAPITAL. JEANNIE, IT'S DIFFICULT TO IMAGINE WHAT THE CONVERSATION IS LIKE TODAY IN CAIRO.DOES THIS HEIGHTEN THE URGENCY OR MAKE IT MORE DIFFICULT TO MOVE CLOSER TO A CEASE-FIRE. I THINK WE ALL HOPE IT HEIGHTENS THE URGENCY, AND YOU MENTIONED EDEN ALEXANDER. HE IS BY SOME REPORTS THE LAST LIVING U.S. ISRAELI HOSTAGE.I THINK THAT'S GOING TO BE QUITE A MOVING MOMENT WHEN DONALD TRUMP MEETS WITH HIM AT THE WHITE HOUSE TODAY. ANOTHER ...

Personal Transformation & Acceptance - The speaker's father underwent a significant transformation, from an impatient and angry man to a monk who embraced acceptance [1][2][3][4] - The speaker initially coped with childhood trauma through professional bodybuilding, seeking external validation [6] - A near-death experience led the speaker to understand and embrace the concept of "J AI" (just accept it), realizing the illusion of control [6] Key Principles of "Just Accept It" (J AI) - Impermanence: Accepting the constantly changing nature of the world and pausing before reacting to triggers [6][7] - Imperfection: Recognizing and accepting one's own flaws to foster compassion and let go of resentment towards others [7] - Improvement: Striving for self-improvement while surrendering to the present moment, finding balance between striving and acceptance [7][8] Practical Application & Mindset - "J AI" involves a 3-second pause between stimulus and response, allowing for conscious choice and calm [7] - The speaker's father advocated living life like a "B student," balancing striving with surrender [8] - True love, joy, and peace are discovered internally, not through external pursuits [8]

Hostage Situation and Negotiations - Two years after 1,200 people were killed and 251 hostages were taken by Hamas, approximately 48 hostages remain, with hopes that a deal will bring them home; 20 are believed to be alive [2][3] - Hostage Square marks 731 days since the incident, symbolizing the ongoing trauma and grief [4] - Talks in Egypt aim to achieve a deal for the hostages' release and an end to the war, with both sides showing cautious optimism [6][8] - Donald Trump's representatives are pushing for a deal in Egypt, indicating a high level of commitment to resolving the situation [9] Casualties and Humanitarian Crisis - The war in Gaza has resulted in approximately 67,000 Palestinian deaths [5] - There is hope for a ceasefire and aid to Gaza following the hostage release [10] Future Prospects - The focus is shifting towards the future of the region, with desires for peace and coexistence [10][11] - The pressure is on those in Egypt to find a solution, but past collapses highlight the difficulty [12]

I wanted to thank the countries that helped me put this together. Qatar, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, and so many others. So many people fought so hard.This is a big day. We'll see how it all turns out. We have to get the final word down and concrete.Very importantly, I look forward to having the hostages come home to their parents. ...

“The key will be to look at the interim administration and its Board of Peace as a process, not a destination,” writes Petrit Selimi in a guest essay. Kosovo’s former foreign minister offers lessons on peace and governance from the Balkans https://t.co/kGQ0D9dxuy ...

When Kosovo faced destruction in the late 1990s “many sceptics doubted that peace could hold or there could be reconciliation in that part of the Balkans”, writes Kosovo’s former foreign minister. “Yet Western powers moved quickly” https://t.co/g9GcG8fvh1 ...

RT Orbán Viktor (@PM_ViktorOrban)Dear Prime Minister @donaldtusk,Russia is at war. Ukraine is at war. Hungary is not.I understand that you stand firmly on the side of Ukraine. Please understand that we stand firmly on the side of Hungary.Your question is who will win the Russia–Ukraine war.My question is how we can end the war, save tens of thousands of lives and provide security for Hungarians.You seek to win a war you believe is yours. I want to ensure that peace prevails. ...

Following pressure from President Donald Trump, Israel's prime minister, Binyamin Netanyahu, has been strong-armed into a Gaza peace deal. Our Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom considers whether Hamas will agree to the deal https://t.co/tSUYYGmv4Q https://t.co/4HrmR7YNer ...

I also want to thank Prime Minister Netanyahu for agreeing to the plan and for trusting that if we work together, we can bring an end to the death and destruction that we've seen for so many years, decades, even centuries, and begin a new chapter of security, peace, and prosperity for the entire region. If accepted by Hamas, his proposal calls for the release of all remaining hostages immediately, but in no case more than 72 hours. Under the plan, Arab and Muslim countries have committed to demilitarize Gaz ...

A lot to get to in the news. President Trump has unveiled a new 20point peace plan for Gaza after his White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The proposal calls for an immediate ceasefire, the return of all hostages within 72 hours and a phased Israeli withdrawal.Hamas members who lay down their arms would be granted amnesty or safe passage. A new board of peace led by Trump and including former British Prime Minister Tony Blair would oversee Gaza's transition backed by an intern ...