The Ben Shapiro Show

Ep. 2296 - TRIUMPH: Trump Frees Hostages, ELECTRIFIES Knesset

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Oct 13, 2025
From Jerusalem, the host reports on President Trump's electrifying speech in the Knesset and celebrates the release of all hostages from Gaza. The discussion highlights Trump's negotiation skills in mobilizing global pressure and the emotional homecoming of the freed hostages. Key moments include praise for Netanyahu's leadership, Trump's plans for a demilitarized Gaza, and reflections on his Middle East legacy. The atmosphere in the Knesset was charged with gratitude, as Trump's key messages resonated deeply with the audience.
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INSIGHT

Hostage Release As Historic Diplomatic Win

  • Ben Shapiro argues President Trump and allies negotiated release of 20 live hostages from Gaza, ending a major Israeli national nightmare.
  • He credits Trump’s mobilization of global and Arab pressure as central to the breakthrough.
ANECDOTE

Trump Team On The Ground In Tel Aviv

  • Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump, and Steve Witkoff visited Hostage Square and met hostage families during negotiations on the ground in Tel Aviv.
  • Their presence triggered intense public gratitude and emotional reactions from the crowd and families.
INSIGHT

Regional Power Shift Enabled Deal

  • Shapiro frames Trump's Middle East actions as transformational, reshuffling regional alliances and weakening Iran-backed proxies.
  • He suggests those shifts made the hostage deal and wider stability possible.
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