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The first group of seven hostages was freed early Monday morning. Hours later, the remaining thirteen were released — among them Elkana Bohbot, Avinatan Or, Yosef-Chaim Ohana, Evyatar David, Rom Braslavski, Segev Kalfon, Nimrod Cohen, Maxim Herkin, Eitan Horn, Matan Zangauker, Bar Kupershtein, David Cunio, and Ariel Cunio.
The hostages were transferred to the Red Cross, then handed over to the IDF and taken to the Re’im base in southern Israel. Crowds gathered at Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square — a location that had become a symbol of frustration and grief — erupted in emotional cheers as the releases were livestreamed.
The global reaction was immediate. Even leaders who previously criticized Trump are now openly recognizing his achievement. French President Emmanuel Macron expressed admiration as the hostages began their return.
Reports indicate multiple European nations are voicing support for Trump’s peace framework, acknowledging that his deal succeeded where years of negotiations under other administrations failed.
It’s a moment that underscores how drastically leadership can change outcomes. The same countries that once tried to undermine Trump’s foreign policy are now signaling they want a seat at the table to help implement his agreements.
As part of the broader peace arrangement, Israel also released a group of Palestinian prisoners. Meanwhile, a massive billboard lit up near Ben Gurion Airport reading simply: “Thank You, President Trump.”
The 45th President focused his attention not on politics, but on the freed hostages and their families.
“We’re so happy for them,” Trump said at the Knesset. “They’re going to be happy and they’re going to have a great life. They’ve been very brave.”
He described the moment as the dawn of a “new beginning” for the Middle East. Standing before Israel’s lawmakers, Trump signed the Knesset guest book with the words: “This is my great honor – a great and beautiful day. A new beginning.”
The message was simple: peace through strength works.
The contrast could not be clearer. The Biden-Harris team had over two years to resolve this crisis. Nothing happened. Their empty statements did nothing to move Hamas or change the calculus in the region.
For 738 days, families were left in limbo. No progress. No hope.
Then Trump stepped in — and in less than nine months, the hostages were walking free.
This wasn’t luck. It was leadership. Trump arrived in Israel and made it clear to both Hamas and Israel’s government that the stalemate was over. He drew a line that hadn’t been drawn in years, and the world took notice.
This is the difference between weak diplomacy and decisive action.
The families who prayed for years for this moment know exactly who made it happen. As they reunited with their loved ones, Israel’s streets filled with gratitude for the American president who actually got the job done.
The massive billboard thanking Trump captured what so many Israelis and Americans are thinking: this historic rescue belongs to him.
Even some of Trump’s harshest critics are acknowledging that under his watch, a nightmare finally came to an end.
Trump`s THE MAN. That`s why. He`s good people.