After more than two years of conflict and captivity, the world witnessed a historic event: the release of 20 Israeli hostages, among those released were 3 Argentinians named David Cunio, Ariel Cunio, and Eitan Horn, by Hamas and the signing of a peace agreement in Egypt, led by the President of the United States, Donald Trump. This event marked a turning point in the prolonged confrontation between Israel and Palestine, restoring hope for peaceful coexistence in the Middle East.
The agreement, reached after intense diplomatic negotiations, included the release of 20 living hostages and the handover of the bodies of four deceased, while Israel freed nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. The streets of Tel Aviv were filled with emotion: thousands of people gathered in the "hostage square" to witness family reunions, a symbol of the end of long suffering.
Among those released, the case of Omri Miran, kidnapped in 2023, stood out as he was able to hug his children again after more than 700 days in captivity. His family stated that this return was "the victory of an entire people". Similarly, the family of soldier Matan Angrest thanked Donald Trump and his team for their decisive role in the rescue, a gesture that was publicly recognized by thousands of Israelis.
During his speech in the Israeli Parliament (Knesset), Trump stated: "As far as I’m concerned, the war is over", before traveling to Egypt to co-chair a peace summit alongside President Abdel Fatah al-Sisi. From the United Kingdom, Prime Minister Keir Starmer described this event as a "crucial phase in ending the war in the Middle East" and announced additional humanitarian aid for Gaza. Meanwhile, the European Union's High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas, celebrated the release of the hostages and highlighted Trump's role as a "key figure in this milestone toward peace".
The agreement between Israel and Hamas, driven by Donald Trump and supported by the international community, represents a historic moment of reconciliation after years of violence and pain. Although the path toward lasting peace still presents challenges, the release of the hostages symbolizes the rebirth of hope in a region marked by conflict. As Trump himself expressed: "This is a new beginning", a phrase that reflects the desire of millions for a more just and peaceful Middle East.
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