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Monday, October 13, 2025
From the Liveblog of
Monday, October 13, 2025
‘A whole new beginning’: Trump, arriving at the Knesset, says the war is over, Hamas will comply with deal; ‘so happy’ for the freed hostages
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US President Donald Trump (L), Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (C) and Knesset Speak Amir Ohana at the Knesset on October 13, 2025 (Screen grab)
Speaking to journalists at the Knesset, US President Donald Trump responds “yes” to a question on whether the war in Gaza has ended.
“This is a great day,” he says, standing alongside Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “This is a whole new beginning, and I think there’s never been an event like it.”
“The love in the streets has just been incredible,” Trump says. “It’s just been a great day.”
Asked about what will happen to Hamas if it doesn’t comply with the ceasefire, he responds, “They’ll comply.”
“We’re so happy for them,” he says of the hostages. “They’re going to be happy and they’re going to have a great life.”
“They’ve been very brave,” he adds.
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