Democrats including Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and the Clintons praised President Donald Trump for his role in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

Israel and Hamas took steps toward ending the two-year war that has devastated the Gaza Strip, but hard work lies ahead.

“The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life," according to a family statement. "After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today."

Trump, who has said he thought this conflict would be the “easiest” to settle, is set to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday in what could be a pivotal visit for Zelensky, who is openly seeking access to more advanced American weaponry that would let his armed forces strike targets deep inside Russia.

Israel-Hamas live updates: Families wait for hostage release as aid agencies prepare to deliver relief CEASEFIRE DEAL: A ceasefire remains in effect in Gaza after the Israeli government approved the first phase of a deal to bring the war to an end.

Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff addressed thousands at Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, expressing support for hostage families amid the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal.

China vowed to retaliate if Trump institutes new tariffs. Crowds greeted returned Israeli hostages and Hamas prisoners. Today: Israel announced that all 20 surviving hostages held by Hamas were now home.

Trump is in Israel amid the release of the remaining hostages taken by Hamas. Wedding season is caught up in government shutdown drama. It's not clear yet how Diane Keaton died. President Donald Trump addressed Israel's parliament Monday morning following the release of remaining hostages taken by Hamas in the Oct.