En route to Israel on Air Force One, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire announcement he made on October 9 was done to save millions of lives. A day after, the Nobel Peace Prize was announced and was hopeful of being the recipient, though he wasn’t named and Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado&nbsp;bagged the title. And three days later, Trump says he ended the ‘eighth war’ for the people and not the Nobel Prize. He said, “In all fairness to the Nobel Committee, it was for 2024. This (Nobel Peace Prize) was picked for 2024. But there are those who say you could make an exception because a lot of things happened during 2025 that are done and complete and great. But I did not do this for the Nobel. I did this for saving lives."&nbsp;As Trump announced the end of yet another war, Israel’s cabinet also approved the Gaza peace deal after a discussion. But the initial announcement came from America. “We ended the war in Gaza and created peace,” Trump said. He also hopes for everlasting peace in the Middle East. Lauding his nation, he said “All Americans should be proud of the role our country has played in bringing this horrible war to an end.”&nbsp;While talking about the peace deal, he mentioned the war between Israel and Hamas as the eighth war he ended and is now looking to end the one ongoing between Russia and Ukraine. Talking of the Middle East, Trump didn’t hesitate before saying, ‘the rich ones, the less than rich ones, they are all coming together’. He was elated to announce how the Middle East has come together to end the war in Gaza. Trump will be visiting Egypt for the ‘official signing’.&nbsp;On Monday (Oct 13), the hostage exchange has begun and the two sides are swapping people held captive. From prisoners to security detainees, this hostage deal also had about 1,700, who were detained by the Israeli army in Gaza during the war.

Trump says he ended the ‘eighth war’ for the people and not the Nobel Prize. 

En route to Israel on Air Force One, US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire announcement he made on October 9 was done to save millions of lives. A day after, the Nobel Peace Prize was announced and was hopeful of being the recipient, though he wasn’t named and Venezuela’s Maria Corina Machado bagged the title. And three days later, Trump says he ended the ‘eighth war’ for the people and not the Nobel Prize. He said, “In all fairness to the Nobel Committee, it was for 2024. This (Nobel Peace Prize) was picked for 2024. But there are those who say you could make an exception because a lot of things happened during 2025 that are done and complete and great. But I did not do this for the Nobel. I did this for saving lives." As Trump announced the end of yet another war, Israel’s cabinet also approved the Gaza peace deal after a discussion. But the initial announcement came from America. “We ended the war in Gaza and created peace,” Trump said. He also hopes for everlasting peace in the Middle East. Lauding his nation, he said “All Americans should be proud of the role our country has played in bringing this horrible war to an end.” While talking about the peace deal, he mentioned the war between Israel and Hamas as the eighth war he ended and is now looking to end the one ongoing between Russia and Ukraine. Talking of the Middle East, Trump didn’t hesitate before saying, ‘the rich ones, the less than rich ones, they are all coming together’. He was elated to announce how the Middle East has come together to end the war in Gaza. Trump will be visiting Egypt for the ‘official signing’. On Monday (Oct 13), the hostage exchange has begun and the two sides are swapping people held captive. From prisoners to security detainees, this hostage deal also had about 1,700, who were detained by the Israeli army in Gaza during the war.

Trump says he ended the ‘eighth war’ for the people and not the Nobel Prize.&nbsp;

'Not for Nobel Peace Prize': Trump says he ended Israel-Hamas war to save millions of lives

Amid the arrangements for the first phase of the Gaza peace deal under which all hostages will be released, some of the families of the killed hostages have been reported informed that the remains of their loved ones might not be returned tomorrow, ie. Monday (October 13). Officials have estimated that not all the remains will be easy to find in Gaza, and that locating all of them may take time.&nbsp;Hamas might be unable to return all slain hostages&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-has-a-lot-to-do-to-ensure-war-in-gaza-stays-ended-no-plans-to-deploy-troops-in-region-jd-vance-1760283265252">US has a lot to do to ensure war in Gaza stays ended. No plans to deploy troops in region: JD Vance</a>&nbsp;Earlier, it was reported that the Palestinian militant group Hamas might not be able to return all the dead hostages. As per three Israeli sources, CNN reported that the Israeli government is aware that Hamas may not know the location of, or is unable to retrieve, the remains of some of the 28 remaining deceased hostages.&nbsp;One of the sources said the assessments are based on Israeli intelligence reports, as well as messaging from Hamas and mediators in recurring rounds of negotiations. The reason for the difference in the two assessments was not clear, the outlet reported.&nbsp;'Complex obstacles' preventing release of full prisoner list&nbsp;Meanwhile, the Palestinian Prisoners' Media Office said that “complex obstacles” are currently preventing the announcement of the full list of prisoners to be released under the ceasefire agreement.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/netanyahu-s-aide-ben-gvir-opposes-hostage-release-and-gaza-peace-warns-to-bring-down-israeli-government-1760038669050">Netanyahu's aide Ben Gvir opposes hostage release and Gaza peace, warns to 'bring down' Israeli government</a>&nbsp;“Complex obstacles still prevent the official announcement of the lists of released prisoners as part of the exchange deal, including prisoners from Gaza,” the office said. “We also affirm that efforts are being made around the clock to overcome these obstacles and complete the necessary procedures,” the office said.

Officials have estimated that not all the remains will be easy to find in Gaza, and that locating all of them may take time. Earlier, it was reported that the Palestinian militant group Hamas might not be able to return all the dead hostages.



Amid the arrangements for the first phase of the Gaza peace deal under which all hostages will be released, some of the families of the killed hostages have been reported informed that the remains of their loved ones might not be returned tomorrow, ie. Monday (October 13). Officials have estimated that not all the remains will be easy to find in Gaza, and that locating all of them may take time. Hamas might be unable to return all slain hostages Also read: US has a lot to do to ensure war in Gaza stays ended. No plans to deploy troops in region: JD Vance Earlier, it was reported that the Palestinian militant group Hamas might not be able to return all the dead hostages. As per three Israeli sources, CNN reported that the Israeli government is aware that Hamas may not know the location of, or is unable to retrieve, the remains of some of the 28 remaining deceased hostages. One of the sources said the assessments are based on Israeli intelligence reports, as well as messaging from Hamas and mediators in recurring rounds of negotiations. The reason for the difference in the two assessments was not clear, the outlet reported. 'Complex obstacles' preventing release of full prisoner list Meanwhile, the Palestinian Prisoners' Media Office said that “complex obstacles” are currently preventing the announcement of the full list of prisoners to be released under the ceasefire agreement. Also read: Netanyahu's aide Ben Gvir opposes hostage release and Gaza peace, warns to 'bring down' Israeli government “Complex obstacles still prevent the official announcement of the lists of released prisoners as part of the exchange deal, including prisoners from Gaza,” the office said. “We also affirm that efforts are being made around the clock to overcome these obstacles and complete the necessary procedures,” the office said.

Officials have estimated that not all the remains will be easy to find in Gaza, and that locating all of them may take time. Earlier, it was reported that the Palestinian militant group Hamas might not be able to return all the dead hostages.&nbsp;

Not all hostages to be released on Monday? Families of slain captives were told Hamas might not return the remains. Details inside

Hamas will begin releasing Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Monday morning, a senior official from the group told AFP. As part of the first phase of the deal, Hamas will free the captives — 20 of whom Israel believes are still alive — in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. “According to the signed agreement, the prisoner exchange is set to begin on Monday morning as agreed,” Hamas official Osama Hamdan said Saturday (Oct 11). The exchange will take place ahead of an international summit chaired by US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-miracles-happen-when-courage-meets-conviction-trump-envoy-steve-witkoff-tells-rally-at-hostages-square-1760211910173">‘Miracles happen when courage meets conviction,’ Trump envoy Steve Witkoff tells rally at Hostages’ Square</a><h2>Over 20 nations to take part in international peace summit</h2>The Egyptian presidency said more than 20 countries will attend the meeting, aimed at bringing about an end to “the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and usher in a new era of regional security and stability.”UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, Spain’s Pedro Sanchez, and French President Emmanuel Macron have confirmed attendance. However, as per reports, there was no immediate word on whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be present. Hamas said it will not take part directly, saying it had "acted principally through... Qatari and Egyptian mediators".Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-if-war-can-be-stopped-in-one-region-zelensky-calls-on-trump-to-broker-russia-ukraine-ceasefire-after-peace-in-gaza-1760192521102">Zelensky calls on Trump to broker Russia-Ukraine ceasefire after peace in Gaza</a><h2>Complex second phase</h2>Despite the breakthrough, talks on the next phase remain uncertain. Hamas officials say the second stage of Trump’s plan — which calls for the group to hand over weapons and step aside from governing Gaza — “contains many complexities.” One Hamas official, speaking to AFP on the condition of anonymity, said disarming was “out of the question.”Under Trump’s proposal, Israel will conduct a phased withdrawal from Gaza’s cities, to be replaced by a multinational force involving Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the UAE, coordinated through a US-led command centre in Israel.

Hamas said it will start releasing Israeli hostages on Monday in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The move precedes a major peace summit in Egypt led by Trump and el-Sisi, with over 20 nations attending. 

Hamas will begin releasing Israeli hostages held in Gaza on Monday morning, a senior official from the group told AFP. As part of the first phase of the deal, Hamas will free the captives — 20 of whom Israel believes are still alive — in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. “According to the signed agreement, the prisoner exchange is set to begin on Monday morning as agreed,” Hamas official Osama Hamdan said Saturday (Oct 11). The exchange will take place ahead of an international summit chaired by US President Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in the Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh. Also read | ‘Miracles happen when courage meets conviction,’ Trump envoy Steve Witkoff tells rally at Hostages’ Square Over 20 nations to take part in international peace summit The Egyptian presidency said more than 20 countries will attend the meeting, aimed at bringing about an end to “the war in the Gaza Strip, enhance efforts to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East, and usher in a new era of regional security and stability.” UN Secretary-General António Guterres, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, Spain’s Pedro Sanchez, and French President Emmanuel Macron have confirmed attendance. However, as per reports, there was no immediate word on whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be present. Hamas said it will not take part directly, saying it had "acted principally through... Qatari and Egyptian mediators". Also read | Zelensky calls on Trump to broker Russia-Ukraine ceasefire after peace in Gaza Complex second phase Despite the breakthrough, talks on the next phase remain uncertain. Hamas officials say the second stage of Trump’s plan — which calls for the group to hand over weapons and step aside from governing Gaza — “contains many complexities.” One Hamas official, speaking to AFP on the condition of anonymity, said disarming was “out of the question.” Under Trump’s proposal, Israel will conduct a phased withdrawal from Gaza’s cities, to be replaced by a multinational force involving Egypt, Qatar, Turkey, and the UAE, coordinated through a US-led command centre in Israel.

Hamas said it will start releasing Israeli hostages on Monday in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The move precedes a major peace summit in Egypt led by Trump and el-Sisi, with over 20 nations attending.&nbsp;

Hamas to begin releasing Israeli hostages Monday ahead of Trump's Egypt peace summit

The sister of the Nepali hostage held in Gaza, Bipin Joshi, addressed the Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, where she said her family has no idea about the condition of her brother. The 17-year-old Pushpa Joshi said in the demonstration, “My brother is a student who was caught in a war he has no side in. It took us 22 months to find the strength to come here."&nbsp;Bipin was a student of agriculture and was taken to Gaza by Hamas from Kibbutz Alumim on October 7, 2023. A number of protesters in the crowd wave Nepali flags in solidarity with Pushpa and her mother, Padma, who arrived in Israel last week for the first time.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-netanyahu-himself-a-problem-working-against-israel-denmark-to-sanction-israeli-pm-1755373182464">‘Netanyahu himself a problem, working against Israel’: Denmark to sanction Israeli PM?</a>&nbsp;“We were isolated in Nepal, separated by language, culture, and fear. We focused on prayers for him, but prayers are not enough,” Pushpa said. Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-summit-plan-documents-left-in-alaska-hotel-printer-here-s-what-papers-revealed-1755374746957">US summit plan documents left in Alaska hotel printer? Here's what papers revealed</a>&nbsp;She also said that the footage of Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David, where the two Hamas hostages appeared emaciated and in dire health, "shattered us. My mom and dad are devastated, barely holding on.”&nbsp;“Almost two years without a sign of life. Is he starving? Wounded? Alive?” Pushpa asked while struggling to speak after crying. "I miss you so much, brother. Don’t lose hope, be strong, stay alive," she said.&nbsp;Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ukraine-s-future-on-the-line-zelensky-and-trump-to-meet-in-washington-on-monday-european-leaders-invited-all-you-need-to-know-1755371420179">Ukraine’s future on the line? Zelensky and Trump to meet in Washington on Monday; European leaders invited - All you need to know</a>&nbsp;

Bipin was a student of agriculture and was taken to Gaza by Hamas from Kibbutz Alumim on October 7, 2023. A number of protesters in the crowd wave Nepali flags in solidarity with Pushpa and her mother, Padma, who arrived in Israel last week for the first time.

The sister of the Nepali hostage held in Gaza, Bipin Joshi, addressed the Hostages Square in Tel Aviv, where she said her family has no idea about the condition of her brother. The 17-year-old Pushpa Joshi said in the demonstration, “My brother is a student who was caught in a war he has no side in. It took us 22 months to find the strength to come here." Bipin was a student of agriculture and was taken to Gaza by Hamas from Kibbutz Alumim on October 7, 2023. A number of protesters in the crowd wave Nepali flags in solidarity with Pushpa and her mother, Padma, who arrived in Israel last week for the first time. Also read: ‘Netanyahu himself a problem, working against Israel’: Denmark to sanction Israeli PM? “We were isolated in Nepal, separated by language, culture, and fear. We focused on prayers for him, but prayers are not enough,” Pushpa said. Also read: US summit plan documents left in Alaska hotel printer? Here's what papers revealed She also said that the footage of Rom Braslavski and Evyatar David, where the two Hamas hostages appeared emaciated and in dire health, "shattered us. My mom and dad are devastated, barely holding on.” “Almost two years without a sign of life. Is he starving? Wounded? Alive?” Pushpa asked while struggling to speak after crying. "I miss you so much, brother. Don’t lose hope, be strong, stay alive," she said. Also read: Ukraine’s future on the line? Zelensky and Trump to meet in Washington on Monday; European leaders invited - All you need to know

Bipin was a student of agriculture and was taken to Gaza by Hamas from Kibbutz Alumim on October 7, 2023. A number of protesters in the crowd wave Nepali flags in solidarity with Pushpa and her mother, Padma, who arrived in Israel last week for the first time.

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