The Times of Israel Daily Briefing Day 734 - Joy as Trump announces all hostages to be freed 'very soon'
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Oct 9, 2025 Jacob Magid, U.S. bureau chief for The Times of Israel, shares real-time insights on a groundbreaking announcement by Trump regarding the release of hostages and a potential ceasefire in the Gaza conflict. He delves into the complex negotiations involving key players like Turkey, Qatar, and Egypt. Magid also discusses timing and sequencing for the hostage releases, the risks of other militant factions undermining the deal, and Trump's upcoming plans in the region that could shape his legacy. The atmosphere in Israel and Gaza is electric with hope following the news.
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Turkey Was The Game Changer
- Turkey's involvement shifted negotiations by leveraging its NATO status and ties to Trump to pressure Hamas.
- Jacob Magid says Turkey's presence was arguably the biggest difference-maker in securing Hamas' agreement.
Guarantees Are Largely Verbal
- The deal's security guarantees are mostly informal rather than written, which makes Israel uneasy.
- Jacob Magid explains the U.S. avoided formal written guarantees to keep Israel aligned without hard commitments.
Sequence Will Be Phased And Fluid
- The exchange order likely starts with living hostages, then bodies, then Palestinian prisoners, but details remain fluid.
- Jacob Magid warns final lists and timing were decided in last-minute negotiations and remain uncertain.