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In parallel with the dramatic release of the hostages from Hamas captivity, the US president arrived for a short visit during which he will deliver a speech in the Knesset plenary
Sivan Hilaie, Liran Tamari|Updated:07:49
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday for a whirlwind visit scheduled to last less than four hours, immediately following the return of live Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza. Before landing, the presidential plane was filmed passing over Tel Aviv's Hostages Square. Ynet is broadcasting his visit and speech to the Knesset live: [link in original]
Trump begins his speech by offering thanks to God. "Today the skies are calm, the guns are silent," he says, "in a region that will live in peace for all eternity."
"This is not just the end of war, this is the end of the era of terror and death and the beginning of the era of faith and God. This is the beginning of everlasting harmony for Israel and all the nations of what will soon be a great region. I believe in it very much," he said. "This is the historic dawn of a new Middle East," he said.
Trump thanked Prime Minister Netanyahu and said: "I want to thank a very brave and patriotic man whose partnership made this possible - you know who I'm talking about, there's only one: Prime Minister Netanyahu. Bibi, please stand up." Trump added with a smile: "And he's not easy - and that's what makes him great. Well done, good job." He then expressed his gratitude "to all the Arab and Muslim nations that came together and pressured Hamas to release the hostages," and said that "we had a lot of help from people you wouldn't expect." According to him, "This is a great victory for Israel and the world - a special moment when all nations worked together as a partnership for peace."
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US President Donald Trump addresses the Knesset (Photo: Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/Reuters)
ביקור נשיא ארה"ב במליאת הכנסת
Trump speaks at the Knesset(Photo: Alex Kolomoisky)
He praised US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff for is role in negotiating the agreement, saying he prevented "World War III." Arab lawmakers Hadash-Ta'al Chairman Ayman Odeh and MK Ofer Kassif from his party pulled out signs that read "Recognize Palestine" and rushed the podium, disrupting Trump's speech; they were ejected from the plenum.
He acknowledged his son-in-law Jared Kushner, adding that Kushner loves Israel so much that "my daughter converted for him," Trump said acknowledging his daughter Ivanka, sitting beside her husband in the Knesset. Trump also praised his team of advisers, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He said of the U.S. military: "We ended the eighth war in the world, and the hostages are back. When you end eight wars in eight months - that means you don't like wars."
Trump added that: "To the Israelis, know that all Americans join you in the two vows: Never forget and Never again."
איימן עודה מסולק מהמליאה
Hadash-Ta'al Chairman Ayman Odeh and MK Ofer Kassif ejected from Knesset plenum after rushing hte podium(Photo: Kenny Holston/Pool via Reruters)
Arab lawmakers disrupt Trump's speech
Trump talked at length about the operations against Iran, and cautioned that Iran was about two months from achieving a nuclear weapon before the attacks. "The pilots told me: We've been looking at this for 22 years, we've practiced bombing it three times a year." He said, "We've removed a big cloud over Israel and the region.
He said that most Arab countries have endorsed demilitarizing Hamas. “Israel, with our help, won everything it could through force – you won,” Trump said. He called on Israel to “translate the victories on the battlefield into the real battle for peace and prosperity for the entire Middle East,” adding: “It is time for you to enjoy the fruits of your labor.”
"The Middle East is finally ready to embrace its potential," he said, noting that the decades of unrest has "backfired." He vowed that the nations of the world, and in particular the Arab countries, would work to reconstruct Gaza.
He criticized his predecessors for their nuclear deal with Iran: "They chose Iran," he said, adding that he canceled the deal. But he then promised to "see what we can do" about making a new nuclear deal. He said nuclear destruction is "not going to happen." He addressed Iran directly: "We are ready when you are, and it will be the best decision that Iran has ever made."
Trump brought the Knesset to its feet, saying: The state of Israel is strong and it will live and thrive forever. I am proud to be the best friend that Israel has ever had."
He acknowledged major donor to U.S. Republican candidates, Miriam Adelson, who was sitting in the gallery. He teasingly asked Adelson, a dual U.S. and Israeli citizen, whether she loves the U.S. or Israel better. He also called on Herzog to pardon Netanyahu in the corruption cases against him.
Trump deviated from the written page during the speech and said with a smile: "It wasn't in the written speech, but I love this man (Netanyahu). Cigars and champagne - who cares about that? He's one of the best leaders we've had here during a war." He said, "I don't think it's controversial. You're a very popular man, because you know how to win." Trump turned to Herzog and said with a smile: "Mr. Herzog, why don't you pardon him?" - and those present in the plenary responded with laughter and applause.
ביקור נשיא ארה"ב במליאת הכנסת
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in the Knesset(Photo: Saul Loeb / POOL / AFP)
ביקור נשיא ארה"ב במליאת הכנסת
Standing ovation for Trump in the Knesset(Photo: Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images)
Trump concludes that Israel is "safer today and more respected today then at any time in history."
"This week against all odds we have done the impossible and brought our hostages home," he says. "We are going to have hope, harmony, opportunity and happiness in the spiritual center of the world," he concludes. "I love Israel, I am with you all the way."
Knesset speaker Amir Ohana praised Trump ahead of his Knesset speech. He invokes the Biblical concept: "Whoever saves a life, it is as if he saved the whole world." Vows to encourage world leaders to submit his name for next year's Noble Peace Prize. Netanyahu then took the podium to thank the U.S. president for bringing the hostages home and his support for Israel.
"This is your first visit to Israel since you recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and moved your embassy here; Thank you President Trump for that," he said, also thanking him for recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights and for supporting Israel at the United Nations and for supporting Israel in its operations against Iran.
"Donald Trump is the greatest friend that Israel has ever had at the White House," Netanyahu also said.
Netanyahu recounted the horrible events of October 7, providing gruesome examples and saying "we remember."
He said "Israel did what it had to do" in response to the massacre. "Our heroic soldiers fought like lions... Israel achieved amazing victories over Hamas and the Iranian-axis countries."
"The price of these victories has been heavy," he said, mentioning the fallen soldiers. "The state of Israel bows its head in eternal gratitude to our fallen heroes. Because of these heroes Israel will have peace."
ביקור נשיא ארה"ב במליאת הכנסת
Trump and Netanyahu in the Knesset plenum(Photo: Alex Kolomoisky)
He introduced American-Israeli soldier Ari Spitz, who lost three limbs in the war, sitting in the gallery.
Netanyahu praised Trump's "unmatched leadership." "You succeeded in something miraculous, you brought most of the Arab world behind the peace process to end the war,' Netanyahu said. He said he believed he and Trump could expand the Abraham Accords, eliciting a smile from Trump. He said he would give Trump the Israel Prize, the country's highest honor, making him the first non-Israeli citizen to receive it.
"As prime minister of Israel, I extend my hand to everyone who wants peace," he said.
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ פגישה עם משפחות החטופים ב כנסת
Trump, Netanyahu, Witkoff and Kushner meet with families of the hostages who arrived at the Knesset
גיא גלבוע דלאלראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נועד כעת בלשכתו בכנסת עם נשיא ארה״ב דונלד טראמפ.
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at the Knesset(Photo: Avi Ohayon/GPO)
Opposition leader Yair Lapid also addressed the president from the plenum, in English. "Mr. President, you have saved the lives of our hostages, thousands of soldiers who now will not fall in battle, and you have saved millions from the horror of war," he said.
He challenged Israel's Arab neighbors: "Israel is not going anywhere. Our story did not end with the Bible." He added that "we are ready" for peace.
Trump arrived at the Knesset plenum to wild applause from lawmakers and the public gallery, including a standing ovation. Seen in the gallery are people wearing red baseball caps hailing the 'peace president'. reminiscent of Trump's ubiquitous MAGA hats.
Before entering the Knesset plenum to deliver his address, Trump signed the Knesset guestbook. "This is my great honor - A great and beautiful day. A new beginning." He told reporters that he believes Hamas will comply with the plan to disarm, and asserted that "the war is over."
At the Knesset, Trump held a working meeting Netanyahu, attended by his advisor Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Mossad head Dedi Barnea. During the meeting, Netanyahu spoke by phone with Egyptian President Abdel Fatteh el-Sissi in a call brokered by Trump, in part to determine if Netanyahu will join Trump at the peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. Egypt later confirmed that Netanyahu would arrive at the summit.
The Prime Minister and the president, as well as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with families of the hostages at the Knesset.
נשיא ארה"ב בביקור בכנסת
Trump signs Knesset guest book(Photo: Knesset Channel)
מליאת הכנסת
Peace president hats in the gallery of the Knesset plenum(Photo: Kenny Holston/Pool via Reuters)
US President Trump and PM Netanyahu in the Knesset
(Videfo: Knesset channel)
Upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport, Trump asked his entourage to arrange a visit for him to one of the hospitals where the released hostages are being treated. According to sources who were there, Trump was heard to say explicitly: "I want to go to a hospital." At this stage, it is unclear whether the request will be granted, but Israel is preparing for the possibility that a visit to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital, if it takes place, will significantly delay the schedules and Trump's expected participation in the summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. Sheba has been informed in recent days about the possibility that Trump will visit the hospital, but said that no official announcement has yet been received. However, they are preparing for this possibility.
מטוס אייר פורס 1 נוחת ב נתב"ג
Air Force One at Ben Gurion Airport(Photo: Jack Guez / AFP)
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
Trump leaves Air Force One at the airport(Photo: Jack Guez / AFP)
President Donald Trump is greeted by Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara(Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Trump was greeted at the airport by President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal, Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Among those receiving him were US envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and his wife Ivanka. The Prime Minister will meet with Trump in his office in the Knesset, after which they will meet with families of the hostages. Trump will enter the Knesset plenary accompanied by trumpet blasts. Netanyahu, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid will also speak at the special session.
In a post on social media, Herzog welcomed Trump: "Welcome to Israel, @POTUS @realDonaldTrump! The Israeli people welcome you with so much love and so much gratitude! Thank you for all you have done to bring our hostages home! Thank you for your commitment to building a better future of peace in our region! God bless Israel! God bless America!"
A sign thanking President Trump seen from Air Force One as it flew over Tel Aviv upon arrival.
pic.twitter.com/7o5zHwcc95
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 13, 2025
After the brief visit to Israel, Trump will fly to Egypt to participate in a peace summit, where Arab and European leaders will discuss the Gaza Strip on the 'day after.' Israel was not invited to the event, where a symbolic signing of an agreement to end the war will take place.
Just before taking off for the region, Trump told reporters: "This is going to be a very special time, there are 500,000 people who came out to celebrate in Israel, also in Arab and Islamic countries, this has not happened before. It is a great privilege to be part of this. This is a great and special event, a historic day."
In parallel with the dramatic release of the hostages from Hamas captivity, the US president arrived for a short visit during which he will deliver a speech in the Knesset plenary
Sivan Hilaie, Liran Tamari|Updated:07:49
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday for a whirlwind visit scheduled to last less than four hours, immediately following the return of live Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza. Before landing, the presidential plane was filmed passing over Tel Aviv's Hostages Square. Ynet is broadcasting his visit and speech to the Knesset live: [link in original]
Trump begins his speech by offering thanks to God. "Today the skies are calm, the guns are silent," he says, "in a region that will live in peace for all eternity."
"This is not just the end of war, this is the end of the era of terror and death and the beginning of the era of faith and God. This is the beginning of everlasting harmony for Israel and all the nations of what will soon be a great region. I believe in it very much," he said. "This is the historic dawn of a new Middle East," he said.
Trump thanked Prime Minister Netanyahu and said: "I want to thank a very brave and patriotic man whose partnership made this possible - you know who I'm talking about, there's only one: Prime Minister Netanyahu. Bibi, please stand up." Trump added with a smile: "And he's not easy - and that's what makes him great. Well done, good job." He then expressed his gratitude "to all the Arab and Muslim nations that came together and pressured Hamas to release the hostages," and said that "we had a lot of help from people you wouldn't expect." According to him, "This is a great victory for Israel and the world - a special moment when all nations worked together as a partnership for peace."
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US President Donald Trump addresses the Knesset (Photo: Evelyn Hockstein/Pool/Reuters)
ביקור נשיא ארה"ב במליאת הכנסת
Trump speaks at the Knesset(Photo: Alex Kolomoisky)
He praised US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff for is role in negotiating the agreement, saying he prevented "World War III." Arab lawmakers Hadash-Ta'al Chairman Ayman Odeh and MK Ofer Kassif from his party pulled out signs that read "Recognize Palestine" and rushed the podium, disrupting Trump's speech; they were ejected from the plenum.
He acknowledged his son-in-law Jared Kushner, adding that Kushner loves Israel so much that "my daughter converted for him," Trump said acknowledging his daughter Ivanka, sitting beside her husband in the Knesset. Trump also praised his team of advisers, including U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. He said of the U.S. military: "We ended the eighth war in the world, and the hostages are back. When you end eight wars in eight months - that means you don't like wars."
Trump added that: "To the Israelis, know that all Americans join you in the two vows: Never forget and Never again."
איימן עודה מסולק מהמליאה
Hadash-Ta'al Chairman Ayman Odeh and MK Ofer Kassif ejected from Knesset plenum after rushing hte podium(Photo: Kenny Holston/Pool via Reruters)
Arab lawmakers disrupt Trump's speech
Trump talked at length about the operations against Iran, and cautioned that Iran was about two months from achieving a nuclear weapon before the attacks. "The pilots told me: We've been looking at this for 22 years, we've practiced bombing it three times a year." He said, "We've removed a big cloud over Israel and the region.
He said that most Arab countries have endorsed demilitarizing Hamas. “Israel, with our help, won everything it could through force – you won,” Trump said. He called on Israel to “translate the victories on the battlefield into the real battle for peace and prosperity for the entire Middle East,” adding: “It is time for you to enjoy the fruits of your labor.”
"The Middle East is finally ready to embrace its potential," he said, noting that the decades of unrest has "backfired." He vowed that the nations of the world, and in particular the Arab countries, would work to reconstruct Gaza.
He criticized his predecessors for their nuclear deal with Iran: "They chose Iran," he said, adding that he canceled the deal. But he then promised to "see what we can do" about making a new nuclear deal. He said nuclear destruction is "not going to happen." He addressed Iran directly: "We are ready when you are, and it will be the best decision that Iran has ever made."
Trump brought the Knesset to its feet, saying: The state of Israel is strong and it will live and thrive forever. I am proud to be the best friend that Israel has ever had."
He acknowledged major donor to U.S. Republican candidates, Miriam Adelson, who was sitting in the gallery. He teasingly asked Adelson, a dual U.S. and Israeli citizen, whether she loves the U.S. or Israel better. He also called on Herzog to pardon Netanyahu in the corruption cases against him.
Trump deviated from the written page during the speech and said with a smile: "It wasn't in the written speech, but I love this man (Netanyahu). Cigars and champagne - who cares about that? He's one of the best leaders we've had here during a war." He said, "I don't think it's controversial. You're a very popular man, because you know how to win." Trump turned to Herzog and said with a smile: "Mr. Herzog, why don't you pardon him?" - and those present in the plenary responded with laughter and applause.
ביקור נשיא ארה"ב במליאת הכנסת
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump in the Knesset(Photo: Saul Loeb / POOL / AFP)
ביקור נשיא ארה"ב במליאת הכנסת
Standing ovation for Trump in the Knesset(Photo: Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images)
Trump concludes that Israel is "safer today and more respected today then at any time in history."
"This week against all odds we have done the impossible and brought our hostages home," he says. "We are going to have hope, harmony, opportunity and happiness in the spiritual center of the world," he concludes. "I love Israel, I am with you all the way."
Knesset speaker Amir Ohana praised Trump ahead of his Knesset speech. He invokes the Biblical concept: "Whoever saves a life, it is as if he saved the whole world." Vows to encourage world leaders to submit his name for next year's Noble Peace Prize. Netanyahu then took the podium to thank the U.S. president for bringing the hostages home and his support for Israel.
"This is your first visit to Israel since you recognized Jerusalem as Israel's capital and moved your embassy here; Thank you President Trump for that," he said, also thanking him for recognizing Israel's sovereignty over the Golan Heights and for supporting Israel at the United Nations and for supporting Israel in its operations against Iran.
"Donald Trump is the greatest friend that Israel has ever had at the White House," Netanyahu also said.
Netanyahu recounted the horrible events of October 7, providing gruesome examples and saying "we remember."
He said "Israel did what it had to do" in response to the massacre. "Our heroic soldiers fought like lions... Israel achieved amazing victories over Hamas and the Iranian-axis countries."
"The price of these victories has been heavy," he said, mentioning the fallen soldiers. "The state of Israel bows its head in eternal gratitude to our fallen heroes. Because of these heroes Israel will have peace."
ביקור נשיא ארה"ב במליאת הכנסת
Trump and Netanyahu in the Knesset plenum(Photo: Alex Kolomoisky)
He introduced American-Israeli soldier Ari Spitz, who lost three limbs in the war, sitting in the gallery.
Netanyahu praised Trump's "unmatched leadership." "You succeeded in something miraculous, you brought most of the Arab world behind the peace process to end the war,' Netanyahu said. He said he believed he and Trump could expand the Abraham Accords, eliciting a smile from Trump. He said he would give Trump the Israel Prize, the country's highest honor, making him the first non-Israeli citizen to receive it.
"As prime minister of Israel, I extend my hand to everyone who wants peace," he said.
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ פגישה עם משפחות החטופים ב כנסת
Trump, Netanyahu, Witkoff and Kushner meet with families of the hostages who arrived at the Knesset
גיא גלבוע דלאלראש הממשלה בנימין נתניהו נועד כעת בלשכתו בכנסת עם נשיא ארה״ב דונלד טראמפ.
US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at the Knesset(Photo: Avi Ohayon/GPO)
Opposition leader Yair Lapid also addressed the president from the plenum, in English. "Mr. President, you have saved the lives of our hostages, thousands of soldiers who now will not fall in battle, and you have saved millions from the horror of war," he said.
He challenged Israel's Arab neighbors: "Israel is not going anywhere. Our story did not end with the Bible." He added that "we are ready" for peace.
Trump arrived at the Knesset plenum to wild applause from lawmakers and the public gallery, including a standing ovation. Seen in the gallery are people wearing red baseball caps hailing the 'peace president'. reminiscent of Trump's ubiquitous MAGA hats.
Before entering the Knesset plenum to deliver his address, Trump signed the Knesset guestbook. "This is my great honor - A great and beautiful day. A new beginning." He told reporters that he believes Hamas will comply with the plan to disarm, and asserted that "the war is over."
At the Knesset, Trump held a working meeting Netanyahu, attended by his advisor Steve Witkoff, his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Mossad head Dedi Barnea. During the meeting, Netanyahu spoke by phone with Egyptian President Abdel Fatteh el-Sissi in a call brokered by Trump, in part to determine if Netanyahu will join Trump at the peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. Egypt later confirmed that Netanyahu would arrive at the summit.
The Prime Minister and the president, as well as Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with families of the hostages at the Knesset.
נשיא ארה"ב בביקור בכנסת
Trump signs Knesset guest book(Photo: Knesset Channel)
מליאת הכנסת
Peace president hats in the gallery of the Knesset plenum(Photo: Kenny Holston/Pool via Reuters)
US President Trump and PM Netanyahu in the Knesset
(Videfo: Knesset channel)
Upon landing at Ben Gurion Airport, Trump asked his entourage to arrange a visit for him to one of the hospitals where the released hostages are being treated. According to sources who were there, Trump was heard to say explicitly: "I want to go to a hospital." At this stage, it is unclear whether the request will be granted, but Israel is preparing for the possibility that a visit to Sheba Tel Hashomer Hospital, if it takes place, will significantly delay the schedules and Trump's expected participation in the summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. Sheba has been informed in recent days about the possibility that Trump will visit the hospital, but said that no official announcement has yet been received. However, they are preparing for this possibility.
מטוס אייר פורס 1 נוחת ב נתב"ג
Air Force One at Ben Gurion Airport(Photo: Jack Guez / AFP)
נשיא ארה"ב דונלד טראמפ
Trump leaves Air Force One at the airport(Photo: Jack Guez / AFP)
President Donald Trump is greeted by Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara(Photo: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Trump was greeted at the airport by President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal, Prime MInister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Among those receiving him were US envoy Steve Witkoff, Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and his wife Ivanka. The Prime Minister will meet with Trump in his office in the Knesset, after which they will meet with families of the hostages. Trump will enter the Knesset plenary accompanied by trumpet blasts. Netanyahu, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana and Opposition Leader Yair Lapid will also speak at the special session.
In a post on social media, Herzog welcomed Trump: "Welcome to Israel, @POTUS @realDonaldTrump! The Israeli people welcome you with so much love and so much gratitude! Thank you for all you have done to bring our hostages home! Thank you for your commitment to building a better future of peace in our region! God bless Israel! God bless America!"
A sign thanking President Trump seen from Air Force One as it flew over Tel Aviv upon arrival.
pic.twitter.com/7o5zHwcc95— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 13, 2025
After the brief visit to Israel, Trump will fly to Egypt to participate in a peace summit, where Arab and European leaders will discuss the Gaza Strip on the 'day after.' Israel was not invited to the event, where a symbolic signing of an agreement to end the war will take place.
Just before taking off for the region, Trump told reporters: "This is going to be a very special time, there are 500,000 people who came out to celebrate in Israel, also in Arab and Islamic countries, this has not happened before. It is a great privilege to be part of this. This is a great and special event, a historic day."
harpy1
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The BBC coverage is so biased
All about cease fire hostage release of 200 Israelis
Minor words of the 70000 Arabs women and children killed and 100000 wounded
It really is a world that belongs to the west mostly
The rest of man kind is not important as per BBC
I'm glad china is rising and dominating
I hope others follow in the east
All about cease fire hostage release of 200 Israelis
Minor words of the 70000 Arabs women and children killed and 100000 wounded
It really is a world that belongs to the west mostly
The rest of man kind is not important as per BBC
I'm glad china is rising and dominating
I hope others follow in the east
Hamas and Israel begin prisoner exchange before Gaza summit
Celebrations in Israel as living captives held by Hamas freed. Israel’s release of about 2,000 Palestinians under way.
People celebrate at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv as it was confirmed that the captives had been handed over to the Red Cross on October 13, 2025 (AFP)
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Hamas has released all 20 of the living captives it had been holding in the Gaza Strip, with the release of about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners by Israel under way, as the two sides carry out the conditions of the ceasefire deal.
Cheers broke out in Israel early on Monday, as television channels announced that the first lot of seven captives had been handed over to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The Israeli military later confirmed that 13 more captives taken from Israel on October 7, 2023, who had been held in Gaza for more than two years, were also transferred.
Meanwhile, preparations for the release of Palestinian prisoners held in Israeli jails were progressing, with buses seen outside the Ofer military prison, in the occupied West Bank, where many of the Palestinian prisoners due to be released were held.
A spokesperson for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said the prisoners would be released once Israel received confirmation that all the living captives were on Israeli territory.
Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in a post on X, identified the captives released in the first group as Guy Gilboa Dalal, 24, Eitan Mor, 25, Matan Angrest, 22, Alon Ohel, 24, Gali and Ziv Berman, both 28, and Omri Miran, 48.
Families were reunited with their loved ones before the released captives were flown to hospitals for medical treatment.
Reporting from Amman, Jordan, Al Jazeera’s Nour Odeh said the released captives were “reported to be in reasonable condition, walking without needing medical assistance”.
Ohel’s parents told The Times of Israel that their son “looks amazing” and is “standing on his own two feet”, while Mor’s mother told Ynet News that her son “looks great, although thin and pale”.
Earlier, Netanyahu’s spokesperson had said Israel expected that all living captives would be released before the 09:00 GMT deadline, under the terms of the ceasefire agreement proposed by United States President Donald Trump.
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However, Israel does not expect the repatriation of the bodies of the remaining 28 captives to be completed on Monday, despite a 72-hour deadline agreed under the deal, the spokesperson said.
‘The war is over’
While key questions remain over the future of Gaza and Hamas’s role in the territory, the exchange of captives and prisoners has raised hopes for ending the devastating war, which has ravaged the enclave, with at least 67,806 people killed and 170,066 wounded in the Palestinian enclave.The ceasefire is also expected to allow for a surge of humanitarian aid into Gaza, where famine has broken out amid Israel’s bombardment and blockade of the territory. Many of Gaza’s 2.3 million people are reported to be on the brink of starvation.
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Amid the transfers, Trump, whose administration played a leading role in putting together the deal, arrived at Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, where he was welcomed by Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Netanyahu.
Trump is set to address the Israeli Knesset later on Monday, after which he will fly to Egypt to co-chair a summit on the ceasefire agreement.
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Thousands of Palestinians had gathered outside the hospital waiting to welcome the released detainees, she said.
Waiting in Khan Younis was Yasser Abu Azzoum, whose 23-year-old son Mohammed was set to be released under the deal.
He told Al Jazeera the feeling was “indescribable”.
“I’m not able to speak properly because I am overwhelmed with joy,” Abu Azzoum said.
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Lavrov: Trump’s peace plan focuses only on Gaza, vague on Palestinian statehood
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that US President Donald Trump's proposal focused solely on Gaza and lacked clarity regarding Palestinian statehood.
"We have noted that Donald Trump's peace plan only addresses the Gaza Strip. It mentions statehood, but in rather general terms," Lavrov said today.
"It's imperative to flesh out these approaches, including defining what will happen in the West Bank," he added.
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Monday that US President Donald Trump's proposal focused solely on Gaza and lacked clarity regarding Palestinian statehood.
"We have noted that Donald Trump's peace plan only addresses the Gaza Strip. It mentions statehood, but in rather general terms," Lavrov said today.
"It's imperative to flesh out these approaches, including defining what will happen in the West Bank," he added.
October 12, 2025 Foreign Affairs
We now have an answer to one of the vexing questions of the October 7 attacks: Whether the carnage was the result of Hamas’s intention or its disorganization.
Intention it was. Israel has provided, and the New York Times has analyzed and confirmed, hours of Hamas communication on that day. Israel also provided the Times with a written directive that almost certainly came from Hamas honcho Yahya Sinwar himself. The Times reports:
“‘Two or three operations, in which an entire neighborhood, kibbutz, or something similar will be burned, must be prepared,’ the memo said.
“In an echo to the memo, just before 10 a.m. on Oct. 7, a commander from a Gaza City battalion referred to as Abu Muhammed told subordinates: ‘Start setting homes on fire.’
“‘Burn, burn,’ he said, according to the intercepts. ‘I want the whole kibbutz to be in flames.’”
“‘Set fire to anything,’ a commander in the northern Gaza city of Jabaliya referred to as Abu al-Abed said around the same time.”
What about the mass slaughter of civilians?
“Kill everyone on the road,” a Hamas commander called Abu Muath ordered. “Kill everyone you encounter.”
What about the taking of hostages of all ages?
“Guys, take a lot of hostages,” the commander told Hamas fighters who said they were killing large numbers of civilians at a kibbutz. “Take a lot of hostages.”
What about the fact that this brutality was broadcast to the world?
“It needs to be affirmed to the unit commanders to undertake these actions intentionally, film them and broadcast images of them as fast as possible,” the Sinwar memo instructed.
What about the genocidal nature of the attack?
“Document the scenes of horror, now, and broadcast them on TV channels to the whole world,” a commander from Gaza City instructed fighters at a kibbutz. “Slaughter them. End the children of Israel.”
So that’s it—riddle solved, question answered. Every Gazan who stormed through the destroyed border fence that day was a participant in an explicitly genocidal attack with specific encouragement toward heinous crimes against humanity and to document it all so there could be no confusion, no denial, no debate: “Undertake these actions intentionally.”
All of this was obvious from the moment it happened. But the ranks of Western anti-Israel activists are filled with people trained to deny the obvious. Now it is fact, and it is undeniable. Every accusation made against Israel by Hamas’s supporters was pure projection.
One can imagine how frustrating this might have been, at least at first, to Hamas itself. Its top leadership specifically called for the entire world to witness Hamas’s crimes, to know they were intentional, and to inspire others to globalize the intifada along with them. The fact that they inspired more such ghoulishness among Western activists than random Palestinians in the West Bank should haunt us all. Gaza became the last true Nazi citadel, and lots of people in Europe and America thought it was grand.
Moreover, the denialism that crept in was a strategic problem for Hamas. It contradicted the entire point of the operation.
Just as frustrating must have been the slow development of the assumption among many that Hamas’s meticulously planned operation was disordered and disorganized. It wasn’t. It’s just that many Palestinian “civilians” in Gaza joined in the bloodletting, giving the impression of randomness.
Why does it matter that the Hamas attacks were so meticulously organized? Because the idea of “disorganization” has been used by some in the “pro-Palestinian” chorus to claim that the very worst crimes were unintended. Gazans kidnapped and murdered and then mutilated the body of a baby. They were following instructions. Gazans abused defenseless women and children in horrific ways. They were following instructions. Gazans dragged elderly people in failing health across the sand into hellish captivity. They were following instructions.
I suppose “free Palestine” can mean different things to different people. But to those in America, Europe and Gaza, it means everything laid out above.
The End of October 7 Denialism
by Seth MandelWe now have an answer to one of the vexing questions of the October 7 attacks: Whether the carnage was the result of Hamas’s intention or its disorganization.
Intention it was. Israel has provided, and the New York Times has analyzed and confirmed, hours of Hamas communication on that day. Israel also provided the Times with a written directive that almost certainly came from Hamas honcho Yahya Sinwar himself. The Times reports:
“‘Two or three operations, in which an entire neighborhood, kibbutz, or something similar will be burned, must be prepared,’ the memo said.
“In an echo to the memo, just before 10 a.m. on Oct. 7, a commander from a Gaza City battalion referred to as Abu Muhammed told subordinates: ‘Start setting homes on fire.’
“‘Burn, burn,’ he said, according to the intercepts. ‘I want the whole kibbutz to be in flames.’”
“‘Set fire to anything,’ a commander in the northern Gaza city of Jabaliya referred to as Abu al-Abed said around the same time.”
What about the mass slaughter of civilians?
“Kill everyone on the road,” a Hamas commander called Abu Muath ordered. “Kill everyone you encounter.”
What about the taking of hostages of all ages?
“Guys, take a lot of hostages,” the commander told Hamas fighters who said they were killing large numbers of civilians at a kibbutz. “Take a lot of hostages.”
What about the fact that this brutality was broadcast to the world?
“It needs to be affirmed to the unit commanders to undertake these actions intentionally, film them and broadcast images of them as fast as possible,” the Sinwar memo instructed.
What about the genocidal nature of the attack?
“Document the scenes of horror, now, and broadcast them on TV channels to the whole world,” a commander from Gaza City instructed fighters at a kibbutz. “Slaughter them. End the children of Israel.”
So that’s it—riddle solved, question answered. Every Gazan who stormed through the destroyed border fence that day was a participant in an explicitly genocidal attack with specific encouragement toward heinous crimes against humanity and to document it all so there could be no confusion, no denial, no debate: “Undertake these actions intentionally.”
All of this was obvious from the moment it happened. But the ranks of Western anti-Israel activists are filled with people trained to deny the obvious. Now it is fact, and it is undeniable. Every accusation made against Israel by Hamas’s supporters was pure projection.
One can imagine how frustrating this might have been, at least at first, to Hamas itself. Its top leadership specifically called for the entire world to witness Hamas’s crimes, to know they were intentional, and to inspire others to globalize the intifada along with them. The fact that they inspired more such ghoulishness among Western activists than random Palestinians in the West Bank should haunt us all. Gaza became the last true Nazi citadel, and lots of people in Europe and America thought it was grand.
Moreover, the denialism that crept in was a strategic problem for Hamas. It contradicted the entire point of the operation.
Just as frustrating must have been the slow development of the assumption among many that Hamas’s meticulously planned operation was disordered and disorganized. It wasn’t. It’s just that many Palestinian “civilians” in Gaza joined in the bloodletting, giving the impression of randomness.
Why does it matter that the Hamas attacks were so meticulously organized? Because the idea of “disorganization” has been used by some in the “pro-Palestinian” chorus to claim that the very worst crimes were unintended. Gazans kidnapped and murdered and then mutilated the body of a baby. They were following instructions. Gazans abused defenseless women and children in horrific ways. They were following instructions. Gazans dragged elderly people in failing health across the sand into hellish captivity. They were following instructions.
I suppose “free Palestine” can mean different things to different people. But to those in America, Europe and Gaza, it means everything laid out above.
"Every accusation made against Israel by Hamas’s supporters was pure projection."
And still is. Just think: hundreds of millions of people have grasped onto the lies. How many Pakistanis are willing to contest the lies? How many were willing to do so in 1971? Do Pakistanis still want to murder millions of Bangladeshis today? I don't think so. That's where the hope lies for friendship between Israel and Pakistan: the fight-back against murder-mongering falsehoods.
And still is. Just think: hundreds of millions of people have grasped onto the lies. How many Pakistanis are willing to contest the lies? How many were willing to do so in 1971? Do Pakistanis still want to murder millions of Bangladeshis today? I don't think so. That's where the hope lies for friendship between Israel and Pakistan: the fight-back against murder-mongering falsehoods.
NationalistPKDude132
Trusted Member
dont bring this rubbish here, the israelis were tormenting gazans even before october 7th. What was hamas supposed to do.
hussain0216
Elite Member
It's vital that you now use the massive built up support to push for a free independent Palestine with Jerusalem as it's capital, the time is ripe. Failure now won't be forgiven
It's also essential Israel becomes a pariah and be punished for their crimes
hasssanali8998
Elite Member
dont care no one is falling for your bs anymore look around only pople you are fooling are old people in life support...Abu Marzouk, who lives in Qatar, tried to justify the terror organization’s crimes by saying that Hamas “fulfilled its national duty.” At that point, the journalist asked: “Was what you did on October 7 to lead the Palestinians to liberation?”
Visibly annoyed and embarrassed, Abu Marzouk remained silent and then responded that “no sane person would claim that on October 7, with just a thousand or so fighters, it was possible to liberate Palestine.”
He then demanded from the interviewer: “Please, at least make your questions respectful.”
The journalist calmly continued, “I am asking you the questions that are being asked on the streets of Palestine, by the residents of Gaza.”
At that point, Marzouk lost his temper and began to shout: “These are your questions! Show some respect for yourself. I don’t want to talk to you. I don’t want to see you. Cut it out. Cut it out. Go to hell!”
The voices of Gaza: Trapped by war, abandoned by Hamas | The Jerusalem Post
Hamas is much weaker two years after October 7, but it is still the dominant power in Gaza and controls the civic space.www.jpost.com
And there it is. It wasn't Israel that was tormenting Gazans before October 7th; it was Hamas.
And still is. That's the terrible price Gazans are paying for today's "peace". Does Pakistani support for Hamas really improve matters?
hasssanali8998
Elite Member
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