There was a flood of emotions in Tel Aviv city of Israel on Monday (13 October 2025). After the release of 20 Israeli hostages by Hamas after two years of captivity in Gaza, an echo of flags, flowers and slogans of Welcome Home were heard in the city’s Hostage Square. People wrote on social media that it seems as if the whole of Israel has gathered in Tel Aviv today to welcome its citizens.

A huge board was put up on the city beach, on which Thank You was written in big letters. This board was created to be visible from the US aircraft Air Force One, in order to publicly thank President Donald Trump for his role in the Gaza ceasefire talks.

Air Force One flies over sign thanking President Trump on the beach of Tel Aviv! pic.twitter.com/6x0SMVpTUm

— Margo Martin (@MargoMartin47) October 13, 2025

Hamas releases seven hostages, prepares to release 20 more

Hamas released 7 Israeli hostages on Monday (13 October 2025). This release is part of the first phase of the ceasefire agreement on the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Under this agreement, Hamas has agreed to release a total of 20 Israeli hostages, in exchange for which Israel will release 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. No official information has been given so far about the identity and health condition of the released hostages.

The path to peace mediated by Donald Trump

US President Donald Trump announced on October 9 that Israel and Hamas had agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of prisoners. This agreement was reached after several days of negotiations in the Egyptian city of Sharm el-Sheikh. Representatives of Israel, Hamas, Egypt and America were involved in these talks. According to sources, in this agreement the Trump administration laid special emphasis on the establishment of human corridor, safe release of hostages and providing aid to Gaza.

The conflict started from the incident of 7 October 2023

This ceasefire has come in the background of the conflict, which started with the Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. That day, Hamas terrorists launched a massive attack on Israel, killing 1,219 people, most of whom were civilians. Hamas took 251 people hostage and took them to Gaza. After this, Israel launched a military campaign on Gaza, due to which thousands of Palestinians were killed and millions were displaced. Now this ceasefire has brought relief and hope for peace for both the sides.

An atmosphere of unity and relief in Tel Aviv

After the release of the hostages, people in cities like Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa held candle-lit thanksgiving ceremonies. Many families held photographs of their loved ones, hugged each other in Hostage Square and shed tears of joy. The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office issued a statement saying that this agreement is the result of both humanitarian responsibility and diplomatic success. He expressed his gratitude to all those countries who cooperated in this process.

Main terms of ceasefire

According to this phase one agreement, Hamas will gradually release 20 Israeli hostages and Israel will release 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. Both sides will maintain a ceasefire for 72 hours and humanitarian aid will be delivered to Gaza with the help of the United Nations and Egypt.

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US President Donald Trump has introduced a piece plan to end the Gaza struggle and restore peace in the Middle East, which has also been accepted by Hamas. In a video message shared by the White House, Trump said that this agreement has been possible with the cooperation of many countries. He expressed special gratitude to Qatar, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Jordan.

Trump said that the day is historic and he hoped for a safe return to the hostages. However, he admitted that the condition of some hostages could be critical. According to the White House, this Shanti Yojana has been prepared after a meeting between Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

President Donald J. Trump Shares a Powerful Message in Response to Hamas’ Statement Regarding His Peace Plan:

“Very importantly, I look forward to have the hostages come home.” pic.twitter.com/rzarvncxc9

– The white house (@Whitehouse) October 3, 2025

What is Gaza Peace Plan?

Gaza will be freed from terrorism and fundamentalism. Gaza’s redevelopment plan will be applicable so that local people can live a better life. The war will end immediately when both sides agree. The Israeli army will return to the agreed line for the release of the hostages. All military operations including air strikes and artillery bombing will be stopped. Gradually the process of full return of the Israeli army will apply.

What did Hamas say on Trump’s plan?

Hamas has accepted the important points of Trump’s piece plan, including the release of Israeli hostages and leaving the administration from Gaza. Hamas has proposed that 48 hostages will be released in lieu of the bodies of about 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and killed Gazivasis. About 20 of these 48 hostages are likely to be alive. Hamas has said that he is ready to start a conversation with the mediators on this matter immediately.

World leaders including PM Modi praised Trump

Many big leaders of the world, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, have praised US President Trump for efforts to bring peace in the middle East. PM Modi said that we welcome the leadership of the US President because decisive progress is seen in peace efforts in Gaza. Signs of release of hostages can be seen as an important step. India will continue to support all efforts, which are working towards a permanent and equitable peace. Apart from India, many countries of the world including British Prime Minister Kir Stmper, French President Macron, Qatar’s rich have appreciated Trump.

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Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz recently issued a very strict warning on social media. He said that if Hamas Tel Aviv does not agree to release and disarma to end the war on the terms of Aviv, then the city of Gaza will be completely destroyed.

Katj wrote in the post that soon the gates of hell will open on the heads of Hamas’s killers and rapists in Gaza. This statement comes at a time when Israel is preparing for a large attack on Gaza city. He also indicated that if Hamas was not ready to bow down, then the condition of Gaza’s capital would be the same as that of Rafa and Bet Hanoon, who had to face heavy destruction in previous campaigns. This warning has created a stir not only in Palestine but also the entire international community. Gaza city is considered to be the stronghold of Hamas and capturing it is an important part of Israel’s strategy.

אישרנו אישרנו את תוכניות צה צהload להכרעת החמאס בעזה – באש באש, בפינוי ובתמרון ובתמרון.
בקרוב בקרוב שערי הגיהנום על ראשם של של מרצחי ואנסי החמאס – עד עד לתנאי ישראל לסיום המלחמה שחרור כל כל החטופים החטופים מנשקם.
אם אם יסכימו – עזה עזה החמאס תהפוך לרפיח ובית. בדיוק…

– ישראל כ כ כ israel katz (@israel_katz) August 22, 2025

Netanyahu’s strategy and Gaza Yojana
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already ordered the army to take possession of Gaza city. He says that efforts will be made together to defeat Hamas and to get rid of the hostages. Netanyahu said in a video message that we have two major goals, defeating Hamas and release of hostages. Both are connected to each other. Under this scheme, Israel has decided to deploy around 60,000 reserve soldiers to capture the city of Gaza. At the same time, Israel’s response to the new ceasefire proposal presented by the mediators is awaited, while Hamas has accepted this proposal. Israel wants the release of hostage to be together, while the proposal has said to do it in a phased manner.

Israel is facing international and domestic opposition
This Israeli scheme is being opposed within and outside the country. Internationally, the United Nations and several human rights organizations have condemned the Israeli warning and a possible attack on Gaza city. Some Israeli families, whose loved ones are hostage. They want the government to ensure their safe release through dialogue, instead of heavy military action, their lives are threatened. According to official data, 1,219 people were killed in the Hamas attack in October 2023, while Gaza’s Health Ministry claims that more than 62,000 Palestinians were killed so far in the Israeli attacks, most of whom are citizens. The United Nations has also considered these figures to be reliable.

Humas status and direction of future
There is no clear response from Hamas to this new warning yet, but political analysts believe that if Hamas is not ready to release the hostages and leave weapons, the Israeli attack on Gaza city can prove to be even more bloody and destructive. The next phase will depend on whether a shared basis comes out on the ceasefire agreement or Israel executes its warning.

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