Coverage dated July 18, 2025

Trump says more hostages to be released from Gaza shortly

Headline from Al-Monitor

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Another 10 hostages will be released from Gaza shortly, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, without providing additional details.Trump made the comment during a dinner with lawmakers at the White House, lauding the efforts of his special envoy Steve Witkoff.

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  1. Al-Monitor

    Trump says more hostages to be released from Gaza shortly (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Another 10 hostages will be released from Gaza shortly, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday, without providing additional details.Trump made the comment during a dinner with lawmakers at the White House, lauding the efforts of his special envoy Steve Witkoff.

  2. Fox News

    Trump says 10 hostages will be returning from Gaza 'very shortly' during White House dinner with allies (opens Fox News)

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    Trump announced that 10 more hostages in Gaza would be released 'very shortly' during White House dinner celebrating GOP achievements.

  3. The Guardian

    Trump says 10 Israeli hostages to be released from Gaza ‘very shortly’ (opens The Guardian)

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    US president, who is pushing for ceasefire deal in Gaza, praises Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff as ‘fantastic’

  4. New York Post

    Israeli hostage families call for end to war, as President Trump promises another 10 hostages to be released ‘very shortly’ (opens New York Post)

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    Tens of thousands of Israelis marched to the US Embassy in Tel Aviv Saturday night with renewed calls to bring the war in Gaza to a close -- just one day after President Trump said another 10 hostages held by Hamas would be set free "very shortly."

  5. RedState

    Trump Teases Imminent Release of 10 More Hamas Hostages at Friday Night White House Dinner (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Trump hints at the release of 10 Hamas hostages during a White House dinner with GOP allies.

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