Israel At War Chol Hamoed Sukkos

 Day  734

The release of the living hostages - on Sunday. The release of the deceased hostages on Monday

 

- Trump  visit to Yerushalayim on Hoshana Rabba will be a logistical nightmare for Israeli security as there's a massive birchas Kohanim at the kosel that morning and there's not enough vacant hotel rooms available.

 President Trump says  The hostages will be released by Monday. which is  הושענא רבה

-Trump: "The hostages are going to be released our time would be probably Monday... We think they'll all be coming back on Monday, and that'll include the bodies of the dead."

- Trump announces Israel and Hamas have reached deal, says all the hostages will be freed ‘very soon’ reports indicate they will be released over this coming shabbos.

- President Trump is expected to arrive in Israel on Sunday. After the agreement is approved, the IDF will withdraw within 24 hours to an agreed line, and then, within 72 hours - the living hostages will be released on the same day and without ceremonies.

- Trump will speak in the knesset

- Trump shares video of several hostage families thanking him for helping secure their loved ones’ freedom

-President Trump to Reuters: "This is a great day for the world."

Trump Truth Social Post: "I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan. This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon line as the first steps toward a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace. All Parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America, and we thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, who worked with us to make this Historic and Unprecedented Event happen. BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS! DONALD J. TRUMP PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"

- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:

- “A momentous day for Israel. Tomorrow, I will convene the government to approve the agreement and bring all our beloved hostages home. I express gratitude to the brave IDF soldiers and security forces whose courage and sacrifice made this day possible.

My heartfelt thanks go to President Trump and his team for their dedication to this sacred mission of freeing our hostages. Be’ezrat Hashem, we will continue to achieve our goals and expand peace with our neighbors.”