From Fox News: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a “warm” phone call with President Donald Trump thanking him for his efforts tom secure a peace agreement with Hamas on Thursday.
Netanyahu spokeswoman Shosh Bedrosian confirmed the phone call during a Thursday morning press conference, saying Washington and Jerusalem worked hand in hand to negotiate the deal.
Under the agreement, Israel will release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners in exchange for all remaining hostages, both living and dead. Israel will also withdraw its troops from most of Gaza, removing themselves behind a “yellow line” during a 24-hour ceasefire that has already begun.
At the end of the ceasefire, a 72-hour clock will begin, during which Hamas must release all remaining hostages.
“Through steadfast resolve and powerful military action and the great efforts of our great friend and ally, President Trump, we have reached this incredible turning point,” Bedrosian said.
Bedrosian confirmed that many of the prisoners Israel is having to release as part of the deal are being held on terrorism charges.
“Many of these terrorists who are being released are convicted terrorists who have blood on their hands for murdering innocent Israelis,” Bedrosian said, adding that a full list of the prisoners’ names will be released soon.
However, she did note that notorious terrorist Marwan Barghouti is NOT being released as part of its peace deal with Hamas and will remain in Israeli custody.
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Netanyahu wrote in a statement on X Wednesday night:
With the approval of the first phase of the plan, all our hostages will be brought home. This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel.
From the beginning, I made it clear: we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals are achieved.
Through steadfast resolve, powerful military action, and the great efforts of our great friend and ally President Trump, we have reached this critical turning point.
I thank President Trump for his leadership, his partnership, and his unwavering commitment to the safety of Israel and the freedom of our hostages.
God Bless Israel.
God Bless America.
God Bless our great alliance.
With the approval of the first phase of the plan, all our hostages will be brought home. This is a diplomatic success and a national and moral victory for the State of Israel.
From the beginning, I made it clear: we will not rest until all our hostages return and all our goals…
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) October 8, 2025
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