Trump Reportedly Forced Israeli Deal for Hostage Release
Translated & summarized from Behadrei Haredim by baba
On the first anniversary of a hostage deal, new reports indicate that then-U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Israel into accepting a Hamas proposal. Netanyahu believed Hamas had rejected the plan, but Trump declared it accepted, advancing negotiations. Trump also announced an agreement prematurely during talks in Egypt in October 2025, before finalization. The deal, effective October 13, 2025, led to the release of 48 hostages.
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- Donald Trump pressured Israel into accepting a Hamas hostage deal, according to new reports.
- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believed Hamas had rejected the U.S. plan, but Trump declared it accepted.
- Trump announced an agreement prematurely during talks in Egypt in October 2025.
- The deal, effective October 13, 2025, resulted in the release of 48 hostages from Gaza.
- Trump announced the agreement on his Truth Social platform.
On the first anniversary of a deal that secured the release of 48 hostages and ended a war in Gaza, new details have emerged suggesting that then-U.S. President Donald Trump pressured Israel into accepting a Hamas proposal. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu believed Hamas had rejected the American plan, but Trump presented it as an agreement, according to a source familiar with the matter.
Following Hamas's response to Trump's 20-point plan, Netanyahu privately stated there was "nothing to discuss," as he viewed the proposal as rejected. However, Trump announced Hamas had accepted the plan, advancing negotiations despite Netanyahu's stance.
Another incident occurred during talks in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, in October 2025. Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and advisor, joined the negotiations and put the President on a call with participants. According to a source present, Trump congratulated attendees on the agreement, even though it had not yet been finalized.
An Israeli official attempted to clarify that discussions were ongoing, stating, "Wait, we still have work to do." Despite this, Trump issued a statement announcing an agreement had been reached before all parties had concluded their work.
The deal took effect on October 13, 2025, leading to the return of the remaining 48 hostages from Gaza. Trump announced on Truth Social that Israel and Hamas had approved the first phase of his peace plan, which included the release of hostages and an Israeli troop withdrawal to an agreed-upon line.
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