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After two years, Hamas holds no more living hostages as final 13 with IDF leaving Gaza; Trump, alongside PM: War is over, ‘so happy’ for freed hostages
The Times of Israel ^

Posted on 10/13/2025 1:59:31 AM PDT by GonzoII

US president meets with Netanyahu in Knesset; will give speech soon * All 20 hostages said to have been on their feet at handovers * First seven freed reunite with families * Trump's plane overflies Hostages Square…

(Excerpt) Read more at timesofisrael.com ...


TOPICS: Breaking News; Foreign Affairs; Hamas; Israel; News/Current Events; War
KEYWORDS: hamas; israel; trump
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Praise God!
1 posted on 10/13/2025 1:59:31 AM PDT by GonzoII
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To: GonzoII; Lurker

Diplomacy Works,

Some freepers will be dismayed


2 posted on 10/13/2025 2:01:22 AM PDT by RandFan
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To: GonzoII

I can’t begin to imagine the emotions at family reunification


3 posted on 10/13/2025 2:01:38 AM PDT by A_Former_Democrat (The point of a gun is the only law that leftists understand )
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To: GonzoII

Yes, Praise G-d. Then bless President Trump, the IDF, PM Netanyahu and all good people everywhere who are the side of civilization.


4 posted on 10/13/2025 2:04:27 AM PDT by JewishRighter (LIBERALISM IS A DEADLY MENTAL DISORDER)
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To: GonzoII

There is ceasefire. But the war is not over. Wait and see.

Video shows Hamas thug murdering man yesterday thought to have worked with the Israelis. Armed Hamas thugs in civilian clothes are out in force taking control of parts of Gaza.

https://x.com/visegrad24/status/1976941950973755414

“Hamas returns to the areas of Gaza Israel has withdrawn from and starts rounding up people.

Some are shot after accusations of having worked with the Israelis, others are captured for interrogation, suspected of belonging to tribes critical of Hamas”

Hamas releases a couple dozen hostages in exchange for thousands of Palestinians jailed by Israel. Many are terrorists with a life sentence. The war is paused. Not ended.


5 posted on 10/13/2025 2:25:55 AM PDT by Uncle Lonny
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To: Uncle Lonny

Hudna


6 posted on 10/13/2025 2:28:18 AM PDT by combat_boots
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To: Uncle Lonny

#Gaza - The Egyptian Committee in the Gaza Strip is using large trucks to transport Hamas Terrorists from Khan Yunis, Al-Qarara, and Deir al-Balah to Gaza City and the northern Gaza Strip, free of charge.

https://x.com/jacob___peled/status/1976940172622414012

“Hamas returns to the areas of the #GazaStrip from which the #IDF has withdrawn and begins rounding up people.
Some of them are shot after being accused of collaborating with the Israelis, while others are arrested for interrogation.”

https://x.com/Nighttiger1/status/1976980751834051037


7 posted on 10/13/2025 2:36:12 AM PDT by Uncle Lonny
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To: GonzoII

Another observation.
Israel isn’t so stupid as
to free 100 bad people to save one.
Those freed have been microchip-ed and are
as good as dead.
That is what I’d do.
Y’all don’t let dangerous animals loose
in the backyard with your kids.


9 posted on 10/13/2025 3:04:38 AM PDT by rellic (No such thing as a moderate Moslem or Democrat )
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To: GonzoII

Excellent news!

What keeps hamas from taking more hostages in the future?


10 posted on 10/13/2025 3:14:36 AM PDT by fruser1
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To: Uncle Lonny

Hamas releases a couple dozen hostages in exchange for thousands of Palestinians jailed by Israel. Many are terrorists with a life sentence. The war is paused. Not ended.

.........

I am going to say something harsh.

Israel made a mistake by giving back all the hostages. It shows they are not serious. This will never end because their enemy knows how far they will go. And what their limiters are. They will never end.


11 posted on 10/13/2025 3:20:45 AM PDT by Chickensoup
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To: Uncle Lonny
I posted this in another thread, but if you haven't read it:

The irony of this piece of news in the Daily Telegraph live thread from Israel will escape most western politicians and all the dimwits in the MSM:

Weakened Hamas clashes with rival clan

Hamas has engaged in intense gunfights against a rival clan in Gaza City, according to local media.

Footage of masked gunmen shooting in alleyways in the Sabra neighbourhood of Gaza City circulated on Sunday, with some suggesting that Hamas was cracking down on the Dormush clan, a widely known family in Gaza.

A Gazan, speaking to The Telegraph on condition of anonymity due to safety concerns, said armed Hamas forces apparently launched an attack on the Jordanian Hospital in southern Gaza City.

The source said: “The hospital had been used as a refuge by the Dormush family after their homes were destroyed by the Israeli army.

“Hamas reportedly demanded that the family vacate the hospital, but they refused, leading to an exchange of gunfire that resulted in several Hamas casualties, including the son of commander Imad Aqel.”

Hamas has reportedly cracked down on both “collaborators” and rival militias following the ceasefire with Israel, in an attempt to assert its power in the territory.

12 posted on 10/13/2025 3:28:57 AM PDT by ScaniaBoy (Part of the Right Wing Research & Attack Machine)
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To: RandFan

so did Nagasaki!


13 posted on 10/13/2025 3:43:15 AM PDT by Elsie ( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: ScaniaBoy
Hamas has engaged in intense gunfights against a rival clan in Gaza City

Old African proverb:

When the elephants fight, the monkeys flee.

14 posted on 10/13/2025 3:46:40 AM PDT by Elsie ( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: ScaniaBoy
...in an attempt to assert its power in the territory.

Ahmed, I now rule this land!!

King of the rubbish pile!

15 posted on 10/13/2025 3:55:50 AM PDT by Elsie ( Heck is where people, who don't believe in Gosh, think they are not going...)
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To: fruser1
What keeps hamas from taking more hostages in the future?

Ask the government that allowed that large, target rich event to take place so close to the Gaza strip with so little military protection.

16 posted on 10/13/2025 3:58:40 AM PDT by mewzilla (Swing away, Mr. President, swing away! 🇺🇸 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 )
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To: mewzilla

That’s controversial around here


17 posted on 10/13/2025 4:04:08 AM PDT by RandFan
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To: Chickensoup

Israel now doesn’t have the handicap of not harming hostages the next time they retaliate.


18 posted on 10/13/2025 4:24:28 AM PDT by Tell It Right (1 Thessalonians 5:21 -- Put everything to the test, hold fast to that which is true.)
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To: mewzilla

Ah yes, it’s all the jew’s fault as usual. /s


19 posted on 10/13/2025 4:30:53 AM PDT by fruser1
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To: RandFan

The day ain’t over yet, Skippy.

L


20 posted on 10/13/2025 5:43:48 AM PDT by Lurker ( Peaceful coexistence with the Left is not possible. Stop pretending that it is.l)
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