Overview
- Time's November cover headlined "His Triumph" features a story crediting the administration with mediating a Gaza ceasefire through envoys Jared Kushner and real estate executive Steve Witkoff.
- On Truth Social, Trump called the image "the worst photo of all time," alleging his hair was made to "disappear" and a tiny floating crown effect was added, and he objected to the low-angle, backlit shot.
- Reports say the ceasefire included Hamas releasing the last 20 living hostages and returning 28 bodies, with Israel committing to free about 1,700 Palestinian detainees after the truce took effect Friday at 6 a.m. BrasÃlia time.
- Coverage says Israeli troops began pulling back to pre-established areas to create a security zone for aid deliveries, with logistical and diplomatic support from Turkey and Egypt.
- Russia's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denounced the photo choice, while a Guardian photo editor said the backlit angle likely created a halo effect and was intended to convey power rather than disparage Trump.