Trump Discusses Gaza Hostages and Syria with Netanyahu

According to the articles, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday night, with the topic being the ongoing hostage situation in Syria. Trump's Middle East envoy had previously warned that it would not be a "pretty day" if the hostages were not released. The hostages were abducted by Hamas-led militants during their October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, resulting in the deaths of 1,200 people. Despite negotiations and Israeli military rescue operations, over 100 hostages remain in captivity in Gaza, with roughly half believed to be alive.