Families of Israel hostages meet Trump as surprise guests at arena event - The relatives of the Israeli hostages, clad in yellow scarves, lined up to shake President Trump’s hand

Israel has escalated its invasion and assault of the occupied West Bank this week, as the Gaza ceasefire deal has begun.

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Having been sworn in and after events at the Capitol, President Donald Trump’s inauguration moved to Capital One Arena, where he is addressing supporters and is expected to sign a number of executive orders.

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Donald Trump greeted the family members of Israeli hostages at his inauguration parade Monday night at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C. Families of hostages from Israel attended the inauguration parade, including several with family members still in captivity and others whose loved ones have died.

"We are here to thank the president, deepen ties and ensure that, with God's help, the bonds between Israel and the United States continue to grow," said Yesha Council chairman

President-elect Trump and his family departed Florida, beginning a historic return to Washington, D.C., for his second presidential inauguration.

President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a candlelight dinner at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C. (AP) Trump addressed ... the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, to audible ...

Family members of American-Israeli hostages held in Gaza gathered on the National Mall to urge President-elect Trump to follow through on the multi-stage ceasefire deal, on Jan. 19.