Amir Tsarfati

The Speaker of Israel’s Knesset has formally invited President Trump to address the Knesset. “It is my profound honor and privilege to officially invite the greatest friend and ally of the Jewish people in modern history.”

President Trump against Spain, in a meeting with the President of Finland at the White House: We need to check why Spain is lagging behind in NATO funding (not paying 5% of GDP like other NATO countries). Maybe Spain should be kicked out of the NATO..

Jerusalem right now

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks at the government meeting for the approval of the hostages’ release framework, together with special envoy Steve Witkoff and the U.S. President’s son-in-law Jared Kushner: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu: “We are in the midst of a decisive development. Over the past two years, we have fought to achieve our war objectives, and one of the central goals is the return of all the hostages—both the living and the dead. And we are about to accomplish that. We could not have reached this point without the extraordinary assistance of President Trump and his team—Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner. They worked tirelessly together with Ron Dermer and our staff. These combined efforts, together with the courage of our soldiers who entered Gaza, created a joint military and diplomatic pressure that isolated Hamas. I believe this is what brought us to this moment. I want to personally thank both of you, Steve and Jared. These were long hours; you worked around the clock—and you invested not only your minds but also your hearts. We know this is for the good of Israel and the United States, for the good of decent people everywhere, and for those families who will finally be reunited with their loved ones. I want to thank you on their behalf, and on behalf of the people of Israel.” ⸻ Jared Kushner, the U.S. President’s son-in-law: “It’s clear that bringing the hostages home has been a top priority for President Trump for a very long time, and all of us have worked tirelessly to achieve it. But I truly want to say that none of this would have been possible without the heroism of the IDF and its soldiers—what they’ve accomplished not only in Gaza, but also across the entire region over the past two years: eliminating Hezbollah in the north and significantly weakening it, and also through what you’ve done in Iran. All of this has had a tremendous impact. And especially, when you see how your citizen-army—many of you, perhaps all of you, have family and friends who took part in this effort—made enormous sacrifices for the nation and fought to make a difference, I think it truly made a remarkable difference. I also want to express very special thanks to Prime Minister Netanyahu, who has done an outstanding job on this matter and conducted the negotiations in a particularly impressive way. You stood firm on your principles, and I think you and President Trump have shared the same vision for the ultimate goal.” ⸻ Steve Witkoff, U.S. President’s Special Envoy to the Middle East: “The real hard work was done by the Prime Minister. He is the one who had to defend this country. He is the one who had to make difficult decisions—how tough to be with Hamas, when to show flexibility, and when not to. I often thought about it—it gave me no rest—what would I have done in such situations? There were moments I thought you should have been more flexible, or that your country should have been more flexible. But the truth is, looking back now, I think we wouldn’t have reached this point if Prime Minister Netanyahu hadn’t acted the way he did. Thank you. And I’m not saying this just as words. These aren’t mere formalities. The President believes this as well—my President believes it. He believes that Prime Minister Netanyahu made very tough decisions, and there are less courageous people who would not have made such decisions. And here we are today because Hamas had no choice. They were forced into this agreement. The pressure was immense, and you have a stronger army. You advanced significantly on the ground—and that’s what led to this agreement.”

The Knesset building is now illuminated in red, blue, and white colors in honor of the expected visit of U.S. President Donald Trump. The lights will remain on until the end of President Trump's visit to the Knesset, which we first reported last night.

You can watch my super important update from yesterday here: https://youtube.com/live/euIPiwBt3z4?feature=share

Trump: “everlasting peace…” I’ll send him “Exploring Ezekiel”!

Trump: The hostages will be released on Monday or Tuesday.

Hamas publishes: “God, let the ceasefire be like the Treaty of Hudaybiyyah — followed by conquest, like the conquest of Mecca.” (Context: The Treaty of Hudaybiyyah was a temporary peace agreement signed by the Prophet Muhammad with the Quraysh tribe, which he later broke before conquering Mecca. The statement implies that Hamas views the ceasefire as a tactical pause before a future “victory” or takeover.)

Shalom from an undisclosed location in Asia! I could tell you where I am, but then I’d have to have my fictional friend Nir Tavor, well, do what Mossad agents do. I am here for a greatly desired and necessary vacation with my family. - https://mailchi.mp/7a6d3d85a99c/newsletter22025-11467687

According to the deal, Israel will release: • 250 security prisoners • 1,700 Gazan residents arrested after October 7 but not involved in the attack • 22 minors (under 18) from Gaza, also uninvolved in October 7 events • 360 bodies of terrorists

According to the Israeli government decision, the IDF will have up to 24 hours to position on the designated yellow line (preparations on the ground are presumed to be already underway). From the time forces reach the yellow line, there is a 72-hour window for the return of hostages. After the release of the 20 living hostages, convicted murderers will be released. The agreement’s second stage may take months to implement. A new international oversight body will rapidly assume control of areas currently under IDF authority, concurrently with efforts to demilitarize Gaza and disarm Hamas in its remaining zones of control. Officials warn that if Hamas fails to disarm, military operations will resume without the hostage-related restrictions currently in place.

According to the draft decision to be submitted for government approval today, the prisoners to be released under the deal will be deported abroad. The document does not specify the receiving country. However, most of them are expected to be transferred to Turkey.

Today on Tel Aviv's main highway

Timeline of the Gaza Deal Implementation After Trump’s announcement that Israel and Hamas signed the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire plan, here’s how the coming days will unfold: Thursday (Oct 9) · 12:00 PM Cairo time — Signing ceremony of the agreement; ceasefire goes into effect on the ground. · Israel’s security cabinet (5 PM) and government (6 PM) meet to finalize approval. · Following approval, a 72-hour countdown begins for Hamas to release all living hostages “in one fell swoop,” without public ceremonies. · Within 24 hours, the IDF will withdraw to the agreed “Yellow Line,” leaving Israel in control of ~53% of Gaza. Friday: IDF completes its redeployment to the Yellow Line. Saturday–Monday · Hostage release expected. Trump hinted “everyone will return on Monday.” · Trump arrives in Israel Sunday; may address the Knesset. · Simultaneously, Israel will free ~1,950 Palestinian prisoners, including: 1,700 Gazans detained since Oct 7, 2023 & 250 Palestinians serving life sentences The deal excludes Hamas’s Nukhba Force members and top commanders like Marwan Barghouti. By Monday, all living hostages are to be released, Israeli forces redeployed, and the first phase of the Trump plan completed.

President Trump is expected to spend 24 hours in Israel — arriving on Saturday night, addressing the parliament on Sunday afternoon, and flying back Sunday night.