U.S. stocks roared back on Monday after the U.S. and China agreed to temporarily slash tariffs following negotiations over the weekend in Switzerland, raising hopes a trade war won’t push the economy into a recession. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 1,160 points, or 2.8%, staying near its highs for most of the session with buying enthusiasm remaining strong. The S&P 500 popped 3.26%, bringing its gain since its April intraday low at the height of tariff pessimism to more than 20%. The benchmark has cut its year-to-date losses to just 0.6%. The Nasdaq Composite added 4.35%, as the initial China agreement sent technology stocks tied to the country — like Tesla and Apple — flying higher. It was the best day since April 9 for all three indexes.

The Times is reporting that President Trump is expected to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa during his visit this week to Saudi Arabia, with discussions expected to include the lifting of sanctions imposed against Syria during the Assad Regime.

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JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In a scene of unadulterated joy which took place this evening, Hamas hostage Idan Alexander finally met up with his parents and siblings.

Israel has released touching video capturing the moment Yael Alexander spoke to her son Edan by phone just after he was freed from captivity in Gaza. The emotional exchange followed his release after nearly two years of being held by Hamas.
“You are strong. You are safe. You are home. We’ll see each other soon. I love you,” said Yael Alexander to her 21-year-old son, an IDF staff sergeant, as their voices finally reunited after 19 harrowing months apart.
In the background, friends and family could be heard erupting in elation, shouting “Oh my God!” as Yael was passed the phone to speak with her beloved Edan, who was finally free.

The first photo of Edan Alexander in IDF hands after being freed from 584 days in Hamas captivity.

Emotions run high as Edan meets his family for the first time in 1.5 years, and after unimaginable physical and emotional suffering at the hands of bloodthirsty terrorists.