WSJ Opinion: Potomac Watch Hamas Releases All Living Hostages as Nations Celebrate a Historic Peace Deal
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Oct 13, 2025 Donald Trump receives a warm welcome in Israel while celebrating the release of hostages by Hamas. The podcast dives into how this deal could shape lasting peace in the region and its implications for Netanyahu's political future. It highlights the role of Arab nations in pressuring Hamas and warns against overestimating the promise of a 'New Middle East.' The discussion also touches on potential military strategies moving forward, the need to disarm Hamas, and what this means for Trump's foreign policy legacy.
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Hostage Release Sparks Israeli Elation
- Israelis are elated because Hamas released the remaining living hostages under pressure, a major emotional and political victory.
- President Trump received wide public gratitude in Israel for his role in securing the releases.
Trump Gains Credit, Netanyahu’s Role Murkier
- Netanyahu hailed Trump’s proposal as pivotal while Israelis credit Trump more than their own leader.
- The deal’s first phase brought hostages home but left longer security goals unresolved.
Arab Pressure Enabled The Agreement
- Arab states helped press Hamas to accept terms, creating a rare regional consensus that enabled the deal.
- This opens a diplomatic window for expanding normalization but hinges on enforcement of later phases.