Final Hostages Return from Gaza; Trump Addresses Knesset After Ceasefire
Summarized from The Jerusalem Post by baba
On October 13, 2025, the final 20 living hostages returned to Israel from Gaza, with several requiring immediate medical treatment. On the same day, then-US President Donald Trump addressed the Knesset in Jerusalem, celebrating the hostage return and a recent ceasefire. The remains of four murdered hostages were also returned, prompting calls from the Hostage Families Forum for a serious response to Hamas's alleged agreement violation. As part of the exchange, over 1,700 Palestinian detainees were also slated for release.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Twenty living hostages returned to Israel on October 13, 2025, after over two years in Gaza captivity.
- Then-US President Donald Trump addressed the Knesset following a Gaza ceasefire announcement.
- The remains of four murdered hostages were returned to Israel for burial.
- Hamas claimed the hostage release was an Israeli 'failure' and 'surrender'.
- Over 1,700 Palestinian detainees were expected to be released as part of the agreement.
- Several released hostages required immediate medical attention for severe conditions.
The Jerusalem Post publishes in English. The key points are summarized above. Read The Jerusalem Post’s full report from the link at the top of the page.
Mentioned
