Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (2nd R) meets with US President Donald Trump's Special Representative for the Middle East Steve Witkoff (2nd L) and Trump's son-in-law and former advisor Jared Kushner (L) in West Jerusalem on October 9, 2025
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Israel approves Trump’s plan for Gaza ceasefire and hostage release

President Trump says the remaining hostages believed to still be alive should be released on Monday or Tuesday.
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