Netanyahu Praises Trump's Crucial Role in Historic Gaza Peace Agreement and Hostage Release Deal

Oct 09, 2025 10:04 am CST

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu publicly thanked US President Donald Trump for his pivotal role in securing the first phase of a Gaza peace agreement that will return all hostages to Israel. This historic diplomatic breakthrough involves Hamas releasing all captives while Israeli forces withdraw to agreed positions, marking what Trump called a step toward "strong, durable and everlasting peace" in the region.