VIDEO: Israel-Hamas agreement, Trump on the phone with the hostages’ families

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a truce in Gaza to allow the release of the last hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The agreement incorporates elements of the …

Written by: Jack Williams

Published on: October 9, 2025

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a truce in Gaza to allow the release of the last hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners. The agreement incorporates elements of the plan proposed by the Trump administration, marking the greatest progress in months of war. A video shows the families of the Israeli hostages gathered together while US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks on the phone with Trump. Those present cheered when the president announced that the release of their loved ones would take place on Monday

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