Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu recently expressed gratitude towards President Donald Trump for his help in facilitating a hostage release deal with Hamas. The agreement aims to secure the release of hostages taken during the conflict that began on October 7,

The increasingly theatrical and threatening events have angered Israel and put a cease-fire deal at risk.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a delay in the planned release of terrorists, seeking assurance regarding the release of hostages, but the prime minister's office later indicated that the demand had been satisfied.

Prime Minister Netanyahu received assurances from mediators that the hostages ‘will be guaranteed safe passageway in the next releases.’