Israel News for 10-22-2025
News Update
U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said yesterday, during his visit to Israel, that the Trump peace plan was moving forward in a positive way despite violations of the ceasefire by Hamas. Jared Kushner stated that no financial aid or investment would flow into the part of Gaza that was still under Hamas control, until the terror group was disarmed and removed from rule.
Hamas said it would stop public executions after Trump warned in a TruthSocial post: “Numerous of our NOW GREAT ALLIES in the Middle East, and areas surrounding the Middle East, have explicitly and strongly, with great enthusiasm, informed me that they would welcome the opportunity, at my request, to go into GAZA with a heavy force and “straighten our Hamas” if Hamas continues to act badly, in violation of their agreement with us. The love and spirit for the Middle East has not been seen like this in a thousand years! It is a beautiful thing to behold! I told these countries, and Israel, “NOT YET!” There is still hope that Hamas will do what is right. If they do not, an end to Hamas will be FAST, FURIOUS, & BRUTAL! I would like to thank all of those countries that called to help. Also, I would like to thank the great and powerful country of Indonesia, and its wonderful leader, for all of the help they have shown and given to the Middle East, and to the U.S.A. TO EVERYONE, thank you for your attention to this matter! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP”
Unfortunately, while the public executions might have been halted, the off-camera executions are continue at scale, according to sources in Gaza. It’s also unclear what Arab countries would be willing to send in troops to forcefully stop Hamas, as none have publicly agreed to do so. Will Israel have to do the job?
Another 2 bodies of hostages were returned to Israel yesterday, bringing the total to 13 out of the 28 total. VP Vance reiterated that returning all of the hostages was a priority, but that it would take some time due to logistic challenges. Vance visited the newly created international command center for implementing the Trump Agreement, in Kiryat Gat, commanded by U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper and operated by 200 U.S. troops along with personnel from the UK, Canada, Jordan and the UAE. IDF officers of all ranks work alongside the foreign troops.
A senior adviser to the United Arab Emirates president said today that “maximalist” views on the Palestinian issue are no longer valid, stressing the need to balance Israel’s security with the creation of a viable Palestinian state. For more, click here.
Meanwhile, a recent Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 59% of Americans, including 80% of Democrats and 41% of Republicans, think the US should recognize Palestinian statehood.
Prime Minister Netanyahu yesterday dismissed National Security Council head Tzachi Hanegbi. The reasons reportedly include policy differences, tension with the Netanyahu family and personal reasons.
