Trump Gaza Peace Plan

Trump

'If Hamas keeps killing, we'll have no choice but to kill them'

US President warns on Truth Social that the killing of people in Gaza by Hamas is not part of the deal, could leave no choice but to "go in and kill them."

Putin congratulates Trump for Gaza peace deal

US, Russian Presidents speak by phone. 'I actually believe that the success in the Middle East will help in our negotiation in attaining an end to the War with Russia/Ukraine,' Trump says.

Sa'ar

'We know for certain Hamas can release more hostages'

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar participates in a panel at the MED conference in Naples, hosted by Italy's Foreign Minister, Antonio Tajani, expresses concern about the violation of the agreement on the issue of the hostages by Hamas, and calls on the mediators to work towards an immediate solution.

Segev Kalfon's dream in captivity

To shout 'Shema Yisrael' during his release

Captive survivor Segev Kalfon watched Ohad Ben Ami being released from captivity and imagined how he would shout the Shema prayer if he was released in the same manner.

After 2 years in captivity

A heartfelt welcome for Eitan Horn's return home

Many residents of Kfar Saba came to the street where Eitan lives with his mother, Ruthie Strom, and welcomed him with balloons, flags, signs and warm greetings.

'Sorry my firstborn son'

IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi laid to rest

Family members delivered emotional eulogies at the Kfar Saba Cemetery as IDF soldier Tamir Nimrodi was laid to rest following the return of his body from Gaza.

Bar's Faith and the tzitzit from captivity

Julie, the mother of released hostage Bar Kuperstein, spoke about the hunger, the abuse and the physical and mental pain her son endured during his captivity.

Chilling recordings of Guy Illouz

Deceased hostage Guy Illouz managed two phone calls to his father and the police as he was captured by Hamas.

France: Hamas cannot rule or secure Gaza after the war

France, US, working with other countries to create international force to rebuild, and secure Gaza after the war.

Ben Gvir:

'We will dismantle Hamas and enact death penalty for terrorists'

Minister Itamar Ben Gvir speaks at a memorial for murdered hostage Uriel Baruch: “Terrorists must not be allowed to walk away alive.”

Huckabee:

'Grateful for freed hostages, but we must bring the fallen home'

Amb. Mike Huckabee urges Hamas to return all hostage remains, including two Americans, after only 9 bodies were released despite Trump’s deal. Hamas now claims it holds no more deceased hostages.

IDF prepares for decisive action against Hamas if war resumes

Defense Minister Israel Katz instructs the IDF to draft a comprehensive plan to defeat Hamas in Gaza should hostilities resume.

Trump Gaza plan:

US begins building Gaza stabilization force

US advisers say planning is underway for a Gaza stabilization force under Trump’s plan, with global partners, safe zones, and efforts to recover Israeli hostages buried under rubble.

'Thank you Father in Heaven'

Bar Kupershtein's first video after Hamas captivity

Captivity survivor Bar Kupershtein published a video for the first time after being released from captivity. 'I went through a pretty tough time, to put it lightly.'

Report:

Israel tells Trump Hamas not doing enough on hostage recovery

Israel says Hamas is not fulfilling its obligations under the hostage agreement and warns that the next phase of the Gaza deal depends on the return of all bodies.

Account from captivity:

'I demanded tefillin and prayer book and they gave them to me'

Matan Angrest, abducted on October 7th, shared how prayer and faith sustained him through months of torture in Hamas tunnels, calling his survival a 'series of miracles.'

Trump:

Israel could return to fighting in Gaza if Hamas violates deal

President Trump tells CNN Israel could return to Gaza 'as soon as I say the word' if Hamas fails to meet ceasefire terms, including full hostage return.

2 more caskets returned to Israel

Hamas claims it returned all deceased hostages in its possession

Hamas claims it no longer holds additional deceased hostages as the Red Cross prepares to receive several bodies, while President Trump warns fighting may resume if the deal is breached.

Two years after he fell

Captain Daniel Perez laid to rest

'We have learned that the Jewish nation might be the smallest nation in the world, but we are the biggest family,' says Rabbi Doron Perez, Daniel's father, calling for unity in the Jewish nation.

Just two days after release

Released hostage Matan Angrest attends commander's funeral

Two days after being released from Hamas captivity, Matan Angrest arrived to pay respects to his commander, Captain Daniel Perez, whose body was returned on the same day that he was.

'You were always on my mind'

IDF Chief of Staff meets with released hostages

IDF Chief of Staff LTG Eyal Zamir met with the returned hostages Matan Angrest and Eitan Horn at Ichilov Hospital

'Rest now, my sweet one':

Father bids final farewell to Guy Illouz

In a funeral filled with grief and remembrance, Michel Illouz delivered a stirring eulogy for his son Guy, whose optimism and gentle soul were extinguished in Hamas captivity.

'The ransomed shall return'

Watch: Yeshivas celebrate return of hostages on Simchat Torah

Videos obtained by Arutz Sheva show revelers dancing to the words: 'And the ransomed of the L-rd shall return, And come with song unto Zion.'

Rom returned from captivity and donned tefillin

Tami Braslavski speaks painfully of the attempts to break Rom's spirit, 'They told him that if he converted to Islam, he would receive food and gifts. But Rom replied - I am Jewish, I am strong, I will not break.'

Family of murdered Nepalese hostage Bipin Joshi: 'You are a hero'

Family of Nepalese citizen murdered in Hamas captivity releases a moving farewell after his body is returned to Israel: 'Every flower and field will remind us of you - you are part of the Land of Israel.'

Report:

New details about the wrong body that Hamas handed over to Israel

Israeli officials said Hamas mistakenly returned a Gazan’s body instead of an Israeli hostage, but Arab sources claim it was intentional - part of Hamas’s ongoing psychological tactics.

'He was put in a pit'

Yosef Chaim's appalling torture in Hamas captivity

'For two years I did not sleep from pain, and now I do not sleep from joy,' says father of released hostage Yosef Haim Ohana, describing his son’s miraculous survival and the faith that sustained his family.

Father of Hostage:

'I can finally say that my son was a soldier'

Avi Ohana, father of released hostage Yosef Chaim Ohana, reveals that he had never publicly stated that his son was a soldier for fear of causing him greater harm.

Released prisoner claims rations were two slices of bread a day

Released inmate Naji al-Jaafari said that in Israeli prison, he was given nothing to eat but two slices of bread a day.

'What a frenzy':

Avinatan Or's first video after returning from Gaza

Former hostage Avinatan Or sent his friends his first video message in two years.

Netanyahu:

'Hamas will be disarmed or all hell will break loose'

Prime Minister Netanyahu warned in an interview with the American CBS network that, 'the conditions are clear, Hamas must give up its weapons.'

Hamas told Eitan Mor

'Your father isn't protesting, you'll get out first'

Hostage survivor Eitan Mor told Netanyahu that during his time in captivity in Gaza, he had conversations with Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, the head of Hamas' military wing.

Father of released hostage:

Yosef Chaim's return is a model of faith

Avi Ohana, father of Yosef Chaim, released from Hamas captivity, said: 'Yosef Chaim’s return is a sign of Divine mercy, faith, and unity. I thank the Creator, the IDF, the people of Israel, and the nation’s leadership.

Trump

'Hamas will disarm, and if they won't, we will disarm them'

US President says Hamas knows 'I'm not playing games' in demanding the terror group's disarmament. 'It'll happen quickly and, perhaps, violently, but they will disarm.'

Wife of Elkana Bohbot: 'I won'

Rivka Bohbot, wife of released hostage Elkana, shared moving moments with her son Re'em, and called to bring the rest of the hostages home, 'I never gave up, this is my personal victory.'

New sanctions on Hamas

After Hamas transferred only four bodies, in violation of the hostage deal, Israel reduces the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza and prevents the departure of Gazans to Egypt.

Trump

Job not done as long as Hamas holds dead, phase 2 begins now

US President says the mission of returning all of the hostages is not complete as long as the bodies of the last 24 hostages are still held in Gaza.

Hostage famileis warn

'What we feared is happening, only 4 families are able to bury'

The Hostages and Missing Families Forum sent an urgent letter to US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, expressing both profound gratitude and deep alarm that the bodies of 20 hostages remain in captivity.

Alon was held in chains in tunnel, used as a human shield

The family of former hostage Alon Ohel said that for most of his captivity he was held in the same tunnel, chained and in pain.

Citing Gaza ceasefire

Eurovision delays vote on Israel ban

Eurovision organizers postpone a vote on Israel’s 2026 participation, citing Gaza ceasefire developments. The issue will now be discussed in December.

After living hostages returned

Hamas returns bodies of four slain hostages

Four deceased hostages’ coffins transferred to Israel after being received by the IDF and Shin Bet from the Red Cross. Military tribute held in Gaza before transfer to Israel for identification. Israel urges Hamas to release all the remaining hostage bodies.

Gaza Peace Deal signed

Trump hails 'tremendous day' for Middle East unity

President Trump joins Middle East leaders in Egypt for signing of Gaza Peace Deal, praising the historic moment. He also meets with PA chairman Mahmoud Abbas during the summit.

Trump:

'Most hostage bodies in Gaza will be found'

President Trump, speaking in Egypt, expresses optimism about recovering hostage bodies from Gaza and praised Egypt’s pivotal role in advancing peace talks with Hamas.

Moving

Yosef Chaim-Ohana reunites with his father after 2 years

Avi Ohana says Shema upon embracing his son after Yosef spent two years in Hamas captivity.

MKs Odeh & Cassif removed after disrupting Trump Knesset speech

Hadash MKs shout "terrorist," hold signs demanding 'recognize Palestine' in middle of US President's address to the Knesset.

After 738 days:

All living hostages are back in Israel

After 738 days, Hamas is no longer holding any living hostages; the 13 last living hostages have been handed over to the Red Cross, and the other seven are already in Israel. Some of the deceased hostages will be returned to Israel in the afternoon.

President Trump:

'This is the end of the age of terrorism'

President Trump addressed the Knesset today and declared that 'This was not only the end of the war, but of the age of terrorism and of the beginning of the age of peace and of God.'

Report:

US envoys sealed hostage deal in direct meeting with Hamas

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Hamas officials directly to overcome long-standing deadlocks in the negotiations.

President Herzog:

'The piano at the President’s Residence is waiting for you!'

President Herzog spoke with released hostage Alon Ohel - a talented pianist - and invited him to play the piano at the President’s Residence.

Marc Zell:

'We've talked about it, but Trump made it happen'

Marc Zell, Chairman of Republicans Overseas Israel, says that only President Trump could have brought on an entirely new Middle East.

These are the 20 hostages released from Hamas captivity

The 20 hostages released Monday from Hamas captivity are Guy Gilboa-Dalal, Matan Angrest, Gali and Ziv Berman, Eitan Mor, Alon Ohel, Omri Miran, Ariel Cunio, David Cunio, Avinatan Or, Bar Kupershtein, Eitan Horn, Elkana Bohbot, Evyatar David, Maxim Herkin, Matan Zangauker, Nimrod Cohen, Rom Braslvaski, Segev Kalfon, and Yosef Haim Ohana,

Mor family's message to the nation after Eitan's release

The family of hostage survivor Eitan Mor joyfully announce his return from Hamas captivity after two years, thanking the IDF, security forces, Israeli leadership, US support, and the people of Israel for their role in bringing Eitan home.

Government 'committed to the return of all hostages'

Government statement welcomes returning hostages home, says families have been updated.

Rare praise:

Hillary Clinton commends Trump for Gaza peace deal

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praises Trump’s Gaza peace deal, calling it “a path forward.”

Herzog to award Trump with Israel’s highest civilian honor

President Herzog to inform President Trump of his decision to award him the “Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor” in recognition of his efforts to bring the hostages home.

Eisenkot to Arutz Sheva:

'A difficult deal made from a place of strength'

Former MK Eisenkot at an event in memory of his son: "I see this deal as a dilemma, but it was made from the strength of Israel."

Zelenskyy:

'Trump’s Gaza peace deal offers hope for Ukraine'

Ukrainian President praises Trump’s Gaza ceasefire and urges similar pressure on Putin.

'No need to celebrate'

MK Halevi will not attend Trump’s Knesset speech

MK Amit Halevi says he will not attend the US President’s speech at the Knesset. “The agreement is not a victory. We must acknowledge the pain and learn lessons.”

Avinatan Or’s brother:

'We’re all on the path to closure'

Moshe Or, brother of hostage Avinatan Or, shares his emotions ahead of their long-awaited reunion.

Watch:

Art of the deal (gone wrong)

As the deal to release Israeli hostages from Hamas is set to be implemented, activist Rudy Rochman warns of hidden risks in its conditions.