Gaza peace deal: Israeli hostage families celebrate in phone call to Trump | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLucy LeesonThursday 09 October 2025 09:25 BSTTrump tells hostage families their loved ones will return from Gaza in days after peace deal agreedUS President Donald Trump has informed families of Israeli hostages that their loved ones will return from Gaza following a historic peace deal.A video released by the Hostage and Missing Families Forum shows Trump speaking to relatives by phone on Wednesday night.Trump told the families that all the hostages would be back by Monday.The families reacted with cheers and expressed their gratitude to Trump for the development.Watch the video above.In fullTrump tells hostage families their loved ones will return from Gaza in days after peace deal agreedThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in