Hostages to be released ‘shortly’ in ‘epic’ deal, Trump says

The U.S. president-elect stated that his team “will continue to work closely with Israel and our allies to make sure Gaza never again becomes a terrorist safe haven.”

By: Akiva Van Koningsveld – Jewish News Syndicate; jns.org

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire and hostage release deal, according to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump.

“This epic ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our historic victory in November, as it signaled to the entire world that my administration would seek peace and negotiate deals to ensure the safety of all Americans and our allies,” Trump stated on Wednesday.

“I am thrilled American and Israeli hostages will be returning home to be reunited with their families and loved ones,” he added, noting that his national security team, through the efforts of Steve Witkoff, his nominee for special Middle East envoy, “will continue to work closely with Israel and our allies to make sure Gaza never again becomes a terrorist safe haven.”

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https://www.jns.org/us-official-an-israel-hamas-ceasefire-deal-has-been-reached