Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Trump Honors Freed Israeli Hostages as 'Heroes'
President Trump invited former Israeli hostages to the White House to thank them for their bravery.
He said they are heroes now, not hostages.
One of them was a soldier in the Israeli army.
Trump wanted to show that the deal he made to free them was a good one.
Trump hosted 26 former Israeli hostages at the White House
17 of the 20 living captives released in the Gaza ceasefire deal attended
Trump praised the former hostages, saying they are 'heroes'
Matan Angrest, an IDF veteran, was specifically mentioned by Trump
The event was part of Trump's efforts to highlight the success of the ceasefire deal
- Who
- Former Israeli hostages and President Trump
- What
- Attended a White House event to honor the freed hostages
- When
- Recently
- Where
- The White House
- Why
- To celebrate the release of the hostages and highlight the success of the ceasefire deal
Pro-Palestinian groups
Pro-Israeli groups
Hostage release
Pro-Palestinian groups
Condemn the release as a political move to strengthen Israeli position
Pro-Israeli groups
Applaud the release as a victory for Israeli diplomacy and a sign of strength
- Total hostages freed
- 20
- Living captives released
- 17
- Hostages present at the event
- 26
- Matan Angrest's role
- IDF veteran