Overview

• Alyssa Farah Griffin praised President Trump, envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner for the deal, saying they met with Hamas and calling the outcome a “historic, massive diplomatic achievement” if it holds.
• Donald Trump Jr reposted Griffin’s December pledge to wear a MAGA hat if hostages were freed and urged her to follow through, as other MAGA figures and GOP lawmakers amplified the challenge.
• The View’s panel reacted with a mix of credit and caution, with Whoopi Goldberg noting there was no fighting in Gaza that morning, Ana Navarro expressing guarded optimism, and Sunny Hostin hoping for lasting peace.
• Coverage cited the release of all 20 surviving Israeli hostages by Hamas and Israel’s subsequent release of more than 1,900 prisoners and detainees as part of the first-phase exchange.
• Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset, calling the moment a “historic dawn of a new Middle East,” while Griffin also highlighted plans for expanded aid to Gaza, reflecting hopes the ceasefire will endure.