Trump Team Brokers Hostage Release Deal After 738 Days

Hostage Release and Reunification

• 🕊️ After 738 days, the final 20 living hostages have been released, bringing immense joy to Israel and supporters worldwide.
• 🤝 The release was facilitated by President Donald Trump and his envoys, Steve Witco and Jared Kushner, succeeding where the Biden administration and Europeans reportedly failed.
• 💔 While 20 hostages were reunited with their families, the remains of Omar Nutra and 25-26 other victims have not been returned, leaving their families in continued anguish.

The Nature of the Deal

• ⚖️ Israel agreed to a difficult exchange, releasing innocent hostages in return for non-innocent terrorists and criminals.
• ⚠️ This exchange, while necessary, still carries the risk of future trouble and uncertainty regarding Hamas's future actions.

Path to Peace in Gaza

• 🌍 The release is seen as a potential dawn of a new Middle East and peace, but requires a coalition of nations committed to enforcing peace in Gaza.
• 🛡️ A coalition is needed to disarm Hamas, remove terrorists, and establish a new governing structure for Gaza, led by its native population.
• 🤝 The Arab world, having played a role in the Palestinian dilemma, must now assist in rebuilding and repairing the region, with positive signs from Kushner and Trump's engagement.
• 📈 Achieving democracy in Gaza is acknowledged as a long-term goal that will require significant effort and time.