Kushner commemorates one-year anniversary of final Israeli hostages' return from Gaza
Jared Kushner marked the one-year milestone since the last 20 living Israeli hostages were freed from Gaza, praising the families and thanking U.S. and regional leaders for the deal.
Jared Kushner used his X account to observe the first anniversary of the final group of 20 living Israeli hostages returning from Gaza after two years of Hamas captivity. He described the homecomings as a personal highlight and commended the hostages and their families for their endurance. Kushner thanked President Donald Trump, senior U.S. officials and regional allies from Israel, Qatar, Egypt and Turkey for negotiating the agreement that enabled the release.
Israel’s Foreign Ministry echoed the sentiment, emphasizing the 738-day ordeal and the nation’s shared relief while remembering those who did not survive. Kushner also referenced the broader achievements of President Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, including a surge in humanitarian aid, the formation of a technocratic Palestinian administration and steps toward an international stabilization force. The article also noted recent IDF strikes that eliminated five Hamas and PIJ militants in southern Gaza, underscoring ongoing security operations under the 2025 ceasefire.
Why it matters
The release of the last Israeli hostages signals a diplomatic milestone and reflects ongoing regional efforts to stabilize the Gaza conflict.
How this story developed
- Sep 17 Gaza families face new evacuations and food shortages a year after ceasefire
- Sep 28 A six‑storey apartment block collapsed, killing 21 people and prompting a lengthy rescue effort.
- Oct 6 Israel has refused to let Palestinian election officials into East Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, raising fears the November 28 legislative election may be delayed.
- Oct 10 Israeli forces issued new evacuation orders for multiple Gaza neighborhoods.
- Oct 10 The EU announced it is preparing an Election Observation Mission for the November parliamentary election.
- Oct 11 Israeli authorities barred the Central Elections Commission from East Jerusalem and Gaza, according to the Palestinian news agency Wafa.
- Oct 12 A Gaza resident died of liver cancer after prolonged delays in medical evacuation.
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