Trump's Behind-the-Scenes Role in Hostage Deal Revealed on Anniversary
Translated & summarized from Kan News by baba
On the first anniversary of the hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, new reports indicate former US President Donald Trump exerted significant behind-the-scenes influence. Trump's administration dictated terms, including announcing an agreement before it was finalized, and publicly declared its success. The deal, effective October 13, 2025, resulted in the return of 48 hostages.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Former US President Donald Trump significantly influenced the October 2025 hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas.
- Trump announced an agreement had been reached before finalization, dictating terms to Israel.
- Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner participated in negotiations and connected Trump to the call.
- The deal, effective October 13, 2025, secured the release of 48 hostages from Gaza.
- Trump publicly declared the deal's success on his social media platform.
New details emerging on the first anniversary of the hostage and ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas reveal that then-US President Donald Trump significantly influenced the negotiations behind the scenes. According to reports from Kan News, Trump's administration played a decisive role in shaping the reality of the deal.
When Hamas responded to Trump's twenty-point plan, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu privately stated there was nothing to discuss and the response was negative. However, Trump then announced that Hamas had accepted the plan, effectively dictating the terms. Later, during negotiations in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in October 2025, Trump's son-in-law and advisor Jared Kushner brought the then-US president onto a call. Trump congratulated the parties on the agreement, which had not yet been finalized, despite Israeli negotiators indicating there was still work to be done. Trump then tweeted that an agreement had been reached, solidifying the deal.
The agreement, which went into effect on October 13, 2025, led to the return of 48 hostages from Gaza following the October 7, 2023, attacks. At the time, Trump posted on his social media platform, Truth Social, announcing the deal and stating that all hostages would soon be released and Israel would withdraw its forces as a first step toward lasting peace.
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