Hamas, ‘Israel’ exchange prisoners; Trump heads to Gaza summit in Egypt after ‘Israel’ visit

The Israel Occupation Forces (IOF) and the 'Israel' Security Agency (ISA) announced that four coffins of deceased captives were transported across the border into 'Israel' earlier today.

The bodies are being taken to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where formal identification procedures will be conducted.

US President Donald Trump has departed Sharm El-Sheikh following his participation in the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit.

The summit, hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, brought together leaders and representatives from over 30 countries and international organizations to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and regional peace initiatives.

US President Donald Trump urged additional countries to join the Abraham Accords during a speech at the Gaza peace summit in Cairo on Sunday.

“We’re going to let a lot of people join the Abraham Accords,” Trump said, signaling his administration’s continued push to expand the regional normalization agreements between 'Israel' and Arab states.

More than 20 world leaders gathered in Cairo on Monday for a landmark peace summit hosted by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, marking what participants described as a “turning point” in the Gaza conflict.

US President Donald Trump declared that “the war in Gaza is over,” thanking Arab and Muslim nations for their “extraordinary efforts” in brokering what he called a “historic breakthrough.”

“After years of suffering and bloodshed, the war in Gaza is over,” Trump said in his address. “Humanitarian aid is now pouring in, including hundreds of truckloads of food, medical equipment and other supplies, much of it paid for by people in this room.”

He said civilians were returning to their homes and hostages were reuniting with their families. “A new and beautiful day is rising, and now the rebuilding begins,” Trump added, expressing “tremendous gratitude to the Arab and Muslim nations who helped make this incredible breakthrough possible.”

“This is the day that people around the region and across the world have been working, striving, hoping and praying for,” the president continued. “Nobody thought this could happen.”

Trump hailed the ceasefire agreement as “historic,” crediting it to months of diplomatic engagement led by Egypt, Qatar, and Jordan, with support from the United States and the United Nations.

President El-Sisi, in his opening remarks, said Egypt was proud to host the summit and reaffirmed his country’s “unwavering commitment to regional peace and stability.” He called for immediate international support for reconstruction in Gaza and renewed efforts toward a lasting two-state solution.

The summit brought together leaders and senior officials from Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. Discussions focused on humanitarian relief, post-war reconstruction, and mechanisms to monitor and maintain the ceasefire.

The Sharm El Sheikh Summit for Peace began Monday in Egypt, co-chaired by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and US President Donald Trump, with participation from leaders and representatives of more than 30 countries and international organizations.

The summit aims to provide international political backing for the agreement that ended the recent war in Gaza and to outline a clear roadmap for the post-war phase.

Key agenda items include solidifying the ceasefire and transforming the current fragile truce into a permanent and comprehensive halt to hostilities. Leaders are also focused on ensuring the full implementation of the first phase of the agreement, including the completion of prisoner exchange.

The summit addresses urgent humanitarian needs and reconstruction efforts, discussing plans to fully and permanently reopen all crossings for aid, begin debris removal, and establish an international framework for funding and managing Gaza’s reconstruction.

Strategically, the summit tackles the political track, exploring the future governance of Gaza and the revival of a credible political process leading to a permanent, two-state solution to the "Israeli-Palestinian conflict."

• Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi said Trump is the “only one capable of bringing peace to our region.” 
• Trump hailed Egypt’s role in Hamas negotiations at the Sharm El-Sheikh summit.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi told his US counterpart Donald Trump on Monday that he was the "only one" who could bring peace to the Middle East.

"I was sure you were the only one, Mr. President, who can end this war... the only one capable of bringing peace to our region," Sisi said of Trump in a joint appearance before the Gaza summit.

Read more: King meets with leaders of Qatar, France, Cyprus, UK, Canada

At the same time, Trump said Sisi had a “very important role” in the negotiations with Hamas. 

“In fact the general right here was very instrumental because Hamas respects this country, and they respect the leadership of Egypt,” Trump added. 

The two presidents are leading the “Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit” to formally sign Gaza’s ceasefire alongside leaders and representatives from more than 20 countries and international organizations. 

US President Donald Trump arrived in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on Monday evening for a historic visit to co-chair the Sharm El-Sheikh Peace Summit alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.

Trump was greeted at Sharm El-Sheikh International Airport by President el-Sisi amid tight security measures.

Trump praised El-Sisi for his “very important role” in the negotiations with Hamas, adding, “The United States is with him all the way.”

The Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas, announced on Monday that it will hand over the bodies of four captives held in Gaza to the ‘Israeli’ authorities.

Freed Palestinians arrived in Khan Younis on Monday, as buses carrying those released from ‘Israeli’ prisons entered the southern Gaza city.

The releases came as part of the ongoing prisoner exchange deal following the Gaza ceasefire.

US President Donald Trump called on Monday for a pardon for ‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing multiple court cases in which he stands accused of corruption.

"Hey, I have an idea. Mr. President (Isaac Herzog), why don't you give him a pardon?" Trump said during an address to ‘Israel's’ parliament.

"By the way, that was not in the speech, as you probably know. But I happen to like this gentleman right over here, and it just seems to make so much sense, you know."

As reported earlier, a chaotic scene unfolded during Trump’s speech, highlighting the deep divisions caused by the “Trump peace plan” within 'Israeli' politics.

Arab MK Ayman Odeh and left-wing Jewish MK Ofer Cassif were removed from the Knesset chamber on Monday after interrupting President Donald Trump’s address.

The lawmakers staged a protest against what they called the “deal of shame,” holding signs reading “Deal of Shame” and “No to Trump-Netanyahu Deal,” denouncing the plan for ignoring Palestinian rights and failing to provide a just political solution.

Knesset security intervened, forcibly escorting Odeh and Cassif from the chamber amid chaotic scenes, to which Trump responded, "That was very efficient."

After being removed from the Knesset plenum, Arab MK Ayman Odeh addressed the situation, saying that he was expelled simply for raising what he called the simplest demand, one that he insisted the entire international community supports: the recognition of a Palestinian state. He emphasized the undeniable reality on the ground, stating, “There are two peoples here, and neither is going anywhere.”

הוציאו אותי מהמליאה רק כי העליתי את הדרישה הפשוטה ביותר, דרישה שכל הקהילה הבינלאומית מסכימה עליה:

להכיר במדינה פלסטינית.

להכיר במציאות הפשוטה הזו:

יש כאן שני עמים, ואף אחד לא זז מכאן. pic.twitter.com/vIsj4KG7vf

— איימן עודה أيمن عودة Ayman Odeh (@AyOdeh) October 13, 2025

Trump thanked Arab nations for their help in securing the Gaza deal at his speech in the Knesset.

“We had a lot of help … a lot of people that you wouldn’t suspect, and I want to thank them very much for that,” Trump said.

“It’s an incredible triumph for Israel and the world to have all of these nations working together as partners in peace.”

An ‘Israeli’ group campaigning for the release of captives from Gaza said it had learned Hamas would hand over only four bodies of deceased captives on Monday, claiming it is a "breach of agreement".

"The hostage families were shocked and dismayed to learn that only four bodies of deceased hostages will be returned today, out of 28 held by Hamas," the “Hostages and Missing Families Forum” said in a statement.

"This represents a blatant breach of the agreement by Hamas. We expect Israel’s government and the mediators to take immediate action to rectify this grave injustice."

“After two harrowing years of darkness and captivity, 20 courageous hostages are finally returning to the embrace of their families,” Trump told lawmakers, describing the moment as “the historic dawn of a new Middle East.”

Security officials intervened as Trump addressed the Knesset, removing protesters and confiscating banners that briefly interrupted his speech.

US President Donald Trump told the ‘Israeli’ parliament on Monday that the ceasefire he helped broker in the Gaza war had ushered in the "historic dawn of a new Middle East".

"And after so many years of unceasing war and endless danger, today the skies are calm, the guns are silent, the sirens are still, and the sun rises on a holy land that is finally at peace, a land and a region that will live, God willing, in peace for all eternity," he said.

"This is not only the end of a war... This is the historic dawn of a new Middle East."

Trump added that the “long and painful nightmare” is finally over for ‘Israelis’ and Palestinians.

'Israeli' politician Yair Lapid praised former US President Donald Trump, calling the failure to award him the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize a “serious error.”

Lapid also highlighted "Israel’s strengthened democracy," noting the country has become a leading example for "democratic governance."

He added that groups like Hamas and the Houthis are "relying on misinformation."

‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hails US President Donald Trump in a speech at the Knesset, saying he is “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House”.

Netanyahu says Trump’s “pivotal leadership” in securing the Gaza deal secured the “backing of almost the entire world”.

“A proposal that brings all our hostages home, a proposal that ends the war by achieving all our objectives, a proposal that opens the war to a historic expansion of peace in our region and beyond our region,” Netanyahu said.

“Mister President, you are committed to this peace, I am committed to this peace, and together Mister President we will achieve this peace.”

Netanyahu: “Thank you, President Trump, for recognizing our right over Judea and Samaria”

Netanyahu: “Thank you for the proposal that ends the war and achieves all our goals”

Netanyahu: "Israel achieved victory over the Iranian axis of evil”

Netanyahu: “Sinwar, Haniyeh, Nasrallah. They are all gone”

Netanyahu to Trump: “Thank you for your bold decision to launch Operation Midnight Hammer, most fitting name ever, because after midnight, you really hammered them.”

Netanyahu to Trump: “You will be etched in the history of our people.”

Netanyahu: “You’ve already been etched in the history of humanity…We remember our friends, and we know your important and decisive role in bringing back the rest of our hostages.”

Netanyahu claims “no one wants peace more than the people of Israel”

Netanyahu said ‘Israel’ could pursue new "peace treaties" with Arab and Muslim countries in the Middle East and beyond.

"Under your leadership, we can forge new peace treaties with Arab countries in the region and Muslim countries beyond the region," Netanyahu said, further claiming that "no one wants peace more than the people of Israel".

‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has canceled his visit to the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, according to Kan, ‘Israel’s’ public broadcaster.

"Prime Minister Netanyahu was invited by US President Donald Trump to attend a conference in Egypt today," his office said in a statement.

"The prime minister thanked President Trump for the invitation but said he would be unable to attend due to the timing coinciding with the start of the holiday" of Simhat Torah, which begins Monday evening and continues until sunset Tuesday.

A statement by the Egyptian Presidency less than an hour ago confirmed Netanyahu’s attendance, although the latter’s office did not confirm it at the time.

Netanyahu was not originally invited to the summit, but after a call with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sissi, brokered by Trump at the Knesset, a report by Channel 12 said Netanyahu had accepted an invitation to join the summit earlier.

US President Donald Trump was met with a long round of applause during his address at the 'Israeli' Knesset. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received applause from coalition members, but several opposition lawmakers remained seated.

The Knesset session is underway, with both Trump and Netanyahu scheduled to speak.

King Abdullah II leaves Jordan to lead delegation at Sharm El Sheikh Peace Summit.

Hamas on Monday urged US President Donald Trump and the mediators of the Gaza ceasefire deal to ensure that ‘Israel’ does not resume military operations in the territory.

"We welcome the statement by US President Trump, who clearly affirmed the end of Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip," Hamas spokesman Hazem Qassem told AFP.

"We call on all mediators and international parties to continue monitoring Israel’s conduct and to ensure it does not resume its aggression against our people in Gaza," he added.

Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto will arrive in ‘Israel’ tomorrow, according to source privy to the matter cited by Hebrew media. 

Subianto’s reported visit could mark the first visit of an Indonesia head of state to ‘Israel’. 

Last month, Subianto delivered a speech at the United Nations General Assembly, where he called to “respect Israel’s right to security,” in addition to ending his speech with the word “Shalom”.

‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted Trump a golden peace dove during the latter's brief visit where he will meet the families of the ‘Israeli’ captives and deliver a speech at the Knesset. 

Trump, who campaigned vigorously for the Nobel Peace Prize since taking office, fell short on Friday, after the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the honor to Maria Corina Machado, an advocate for democracy in Venezuela.

Several buses left ‘Israel's’ Ofer prison in the occupied West Bank on Monday, an AFP journalist saw, with the release of Palestinian detainees expected under a ceasefire agreement following Hamas's release of 20 living ‘Israeli’ captives.

‘Israel's’ prison authority had said over the weekend that it was preparing detainees who were due for release from two prisons, including Ofer, as part of the agreement.

‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will attend the Gaza peace summit to be held later today in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, ‘Israel’s’ public broadcaster (Kan) reported.

The Egyptian Presidency confirmed in a statement just now that Netanyahu will take part in the summit, in addition to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. 

Netanyahu was not invited to the summit, but after a call with Egyptian President Abdel Fatah El-Sissi, brokered by Trump at the Knesset, Netanyahu accepted an invitation to join the summit, according to a report by Hebrew Channel 12.

The ‘Israeli’ military confirmed that Hamas had handed over a second group of 13 living captives to the Red Cross in Gaza on Monday, completing the release of all 20. 

"According to information provided by the Red Cross, 13 hostages have been transferred into their custody and are on their way to IDF (military) and ISA (security agency) forces in the Gaza Strip," the military said in a statement.

• Trump said the US allowed Hamas to “rearm for a period” to restore order in Gaza after months of war.
• He described Gaza as “literally demolished” and noted disputes continue over Hamas’s disarmament timeline.

Trump has said the US is aware that Hamas is “rearming” in Gaza and claimed the group had been given US approval to do so “for a period of time”.

Asked by a reporter on board Air Force One before his arrival in 'Israel' about reports that Hamas was “rearming” and instituting themselves as a Palestinian police force, Trump said the group was attempting to restore order after months of war.

Read more: Macron: Palestinian Authority must have "role in Gaza’s future"

“They’ve been open about it and we gave them approval for a period of time,” he said. “You have to understand – they’ve lost probably 60,000 people. That’s a lot of retribution,” he argued.

According to the Health Ministry in Gaza, 'Israeli' attacks have killed more than 67,000 people, including more than 20,000 children.

Trump also said the US wanted to ensure returning residents could rebuild safely, describing Gaza as “literally demolished” and saying “a lot of bad things can happen” as people return.

The timeline for Hamas’s decommissioning of weapons has become one of the main sticking points within the ceasefire deal, with negotiators divided over how and when disarmament should take place.

The Al-Qassam Brigades, the military wing of Hamas, have released all 20 living 'Israeli' captives who were being held in Gaza.

According to the Hebrew Army Radio, no living 'Israeli' captives now remain in Hamas custody, with all of them handed over according to arrangements agreed upon with international mediators.

Hamas handed over all 20 living ‘Israeli’ captives to Red Cross representatives in Gaza on Monday, ‘Israel’s’ public broadcaster reported.

The group was released in two batches, with a second group of 13 captives transferred in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip, the broadcaster said.

US President Donald Trump arrived Monday morning to deliver a speech at the ‘Israeli’ Parliament (Knesset).

The ‘Israeli’ Broadcasting Authority said the Red Cross had received the second group of ‘Israeli’ captives Hamas released, and are now on their way to ‘Israel’.

Thirteen captives were delivered, in the handover that took place in Deir al-Balah in the central Gaza Strip.

Hamas has now delivered all the living 'Israeli' captives it kept in Gaza, a total of 20. 

French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed Monday that the Palestinian Authority must play a role in the future of the Gaza Strip, a statement that outlines Paris’ official stance on the post-war phase.

The remarks, which he gave to press as he arrived in Egypt's Sharm El-Sheikh for the Gaza summit, come at a critical time as international talks intensify over the mechanisms for governing Gaza following the end of the war.

In his statement, Macron emphasized France’s firm position regarding the political arrangements for the territory, saying: “The Palestinian Authority must have a role in Gaza’s future.”

He also confirmed that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will be present at the Gaza summit in Sharm El-Sheikh.

‘Israeli’ President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcome US President Donald Trump upon his arrival in Ben Gurion airport.

President Donald Trump landed in ‘Israel’ aboard Air Force One as a first batch of Gaza captives returned home after two years of captivity.

Hebrew media outlets are reporting that the Red Cross has begun receiving the second group of ‘Israeli’ captives.

A Red Cross convoy is on its way to pick up a second group of ‘Israeli’ captives to be freed by Hamas as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal Monday, the ‘Israeli’ military said.

An army statement said the handover would take place at "an additional meeting point in the southern Gaza Strip, where several captives will be handed over to the Red Cross."

Hamas fighters drive in the streets of Gaza's southern city of Khan Yunis ahead of the expected ‘Israel’ and Hamas prisoner exchange as part of the first phase of a peace plan proposed by US President Donald Trump.

US President Donald Trump landed in ‘Israel’ aboard Air Force One on Monday as a first group of Israeli captives returned home from Gaza after two years' captivity.

The US leader was greeted on a red carpet at Ben Gurion airport by ‘Israel’s’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hailed the release by Hamas of ‘Israeli’ captives still alive in the Gaza strip, saying with their release "peace becomes possible for Israel, for Gaza, and for the region".

"I share the joy of the families and of the Israeli people as seven hostages have just been handed over to the Red Cross," Macron wrote on X after arriving in Egypt for a summit on Gaza.

In total, 20 living captives are set to be returned to ‘Israel’ on Monday morning.

The ‘Israeli’ military received on Monday seven released captives who were earlier handed to the Red Cross in Gaza, the army and security service said.

"We've been waiting 738 days to say this: Welcome home," the ‘Israeli’ foreign ministry posted on X, identifying the released captives as Guy Gilboa Dalal, Eitan Mor, Matan Angrest, Alon Ohel, Gali and Ziv Berman and Omri Miran.

‘Israeli’ Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seen watching the captive handover in Gaza. 

“Prime Minister Netanyahu is being updated in real-time on the release of the hostages taking place at this moment and is in continuous contact with the Coordinator for Prisoners and Missing Persons, Gal Hirsch,” said Moti Kastel, a journalist in Channel 14.

Footage of Hamas fighters in Khan Younis as they deliver seven living 'Israeli' captives to the Red Cross.

The Red Cross is on its way to 'Israeli' forces in Gaza to transfer the captives, according to a statement by the military.

The ‘Israeli’ military said Monday that seven captives have been transferred into the Red Cross’ custody, and “are on their way to IDF and ISA forces” in the Gaza Strip.

The ‘Israeli’ military said Monday that seven captives have been transferred into the Red Cross’ custody, and “are on their way to IDF and ISA forces” in the Gaza Strip.

US President Donald Trump says that the war in Gaza is "over," as he speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One on his way to ‘Israel’ and Egypt to celebrate the ceasefire deal.

Hamas's military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, has issued a statement saying the recent ceasefire agreement is a "fruit of our people's steadfastness and our fighters' resilience."

The group affirmed its commitment to the agreement and its timelines, provided ‘Israel’ abides by them.

“Failed Military Policy” by ‘Israel’

The brigades say that ‘Israel’ failed to retrieve its captives through military pressure, despite its "intelligence superiority and military might."

The statement accused the "Nazi government" of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of stalling for months, a decision that led its army to kill "dozens" of captives through a "failed military pressure policy."

Message to Palestinian Detainees

The statement also included a message to Palestinian detainees, saying, "Gaza and its resistance have offered the most precious things they own and have sought with their utmost ability to break your shackles."

The group vowed that their cause will remain a top national priority until all detainees are free.

‘Israeli’ forces and helicopters are seen at an ‘Israeli’ military base, where some of the released captives are expected to arrive as ‘Israel’ and Hamas prepare to carry out a prisoner exchange as part of the first phase of a peace plan proposed by Trump.

The Red Cross confirmed that Hamas has started releasing captives from the Gaza Strip, with seven living captives expected to be released in the first phase, according to Hebrew media reports.

Red Cross Confirms Operation

A spokesperson for the Red Cross said that its crews have started the process of implementing the release of the captives in Gaza.

The organization confirmed it has begun facilitating the return of captives and detainees as part of the ceasefire agreement.

The ‘Israeli’ Army Radio, citing the Red Cross, also confirmed the start of the operation.

Hebrew Channel 13 added that the Red Cross notified ‘Israel’ it has taken custody of seven of the captives who were being released.

A Red Cross convoy is on its way to pick up a first batch of ‘Israeli’ captive to be released by Hamas as part of a Gaza ceasefire deal, the ‘Israeli’ military said Monday.

An army statement said the handover would take place at "a meeting point in the northern Gaza Strip where several hostages will be transferred".

"The IDF is prepared to receive additional hostages who are expected to be transferred to the Red Cross later on," it added after Hamas's armed wing published a list of 20 living captives it intends to release.

US President Trump, speaking to Axios from Air Force One en route to ‘Israel’, has declared that the recently brokered peace deal in Gaza "could be the biggest thing I was ever involved in."

The statement comes as ‘Israel’ prepares for the imminent release of the final 20 living captives held by Hamas, a key component of the new accord.

A Message of "Love and Peace"

Trump is scheduled to address ‘Israel's’ parliament, the Knesset, on Monday morning.

When asked about the message he intends to deliver, he responded: "Love and peace for eternity."

During his brief visit, he will also meet with families of the captives and hold discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump expressed enthusiasm about a rally held in Tel Aviv on Saturday in support of the captives, which featured his daughter Ivanka Trump, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and envoy Steve Witkoff as speakers.

"It was an incredible rally. It was a great thing," he told Axios, adding that "everybody is thrilled." The event drew attention online after the crowd reportedly cheered at the mention of Trump's name but booed when Witkoff referred to Netanyahu.

Ahead of the international conference in support of the peace deal, which is set to take place in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt on Monday, Trump noted that he was unaware of the reason for Prime Minister Netanyahu's expected absence from the conference, but expressed that it was a positive sign that Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas would be attending.

In a striking claim, Trump linked the Gaza deal's success to his administration's decision to order an attack on Iran's nuclear facilities in June.

He claimed that a weakened Iran made Hamas more willing to compromise and that the military action, which he described as lifting a "black cloud" over Iran's nuclear program, allowed Arab and Muslim nations to unite in support of the peace negotiations.

The list of names of 20 living captives published by Hamas matches the list known to ‘Israel’, according to ‘Israeli’ Army Radio.

The confirmation came after Hamas released the list of captives set for release as part of a prisoner exchange deal.

‘Israel’ Prison Service prepares for release of Palestinian detainees as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal.

Hamas’ military wing, Al-Qassam Brigades, announced Monday morning they will release  20 living ‘Israeli’ captives as part of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal.

The captives named by Hamas on its Telegram channel are among 48 captives -- both living and deceased -- held in Gaza.

The group released a list of the captives’ names in a statement:

1. Bar Kuperstein
2. Evyatar David
3. Yosef Chaim Ohana
4. Segev Kalfon
5. Avinatan Or
6. Elkana Bohbot
7. Maxim Herkin
8. Nimrod Cohen
9. Matan Zangauker
10. David Cunio
11. Eitan Horn
12. Matan Angrist
13. Eitan Mor
14. Gali Berman
15. Ziv Berman
16. Omri Miran
17. Alon Ohel
18. Guy Gilboa-Dalal
19. Rom Braslavsky
20. Ariel Kounio

‘Israeli’ President Isaac Herzog will award US President Donald Trump the Presidential Medal of Honor, as the latter is set to arrive in ‘Israel’ in a few hours.

The medal will mark Trump’s efforts in brokering the first phase of the ceasefire deal between ‘Israel’ and Hamas and the release of ‘Israeli’ captives, according to Herzog’s office.

“President Trump’s legacy will be remembered for generations by the State of Israel and the Jewish people. From his unwavering support for the State of Israel, to the advent of the Abraham Accords which expanded the circle of peace in our region, from the two historic agreements that brought our dear hostages home and saved countless lives, to the decisive strike on Iran’s nuclear program, President Trump’s voice has always been one of courage and leadership, and of steadfast commitment to the pursuit of peace and humanity," Herzog said in a statement.

“Through his tireless efforts, President Trump has not only helped bring our loved ones home but has also laid the foundations for a new era in the Middle East built on security, cooperation, and genuine hope for a peaceful future. It will be a great honor for me to present him with the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor.”

According to Hebrew Channel 12, the release of ‘Israeli’ captives is expected to begin at 8 AM from the Netzarim Corridor.

The rest of the captives are scheduled to be released at 10 AM from the city of Khan Younis and the central camps, according to the report.

The ‘Israeli’ Prison Authority has announced that it has completed all preparations for the release of Palestinian detainees included in the agreement.

Yedioth Ahronoth reported that the families of the ‘Israeli’ captives have been instructed to prepare for their transfer to a meeting point at the Re’im base.