Trump Declares 'The War Is Over' As Israel Waits For Hostages To Return

<div><img src="https://img.huffingtonpost.com/asset/68ec8bb516000060a2483917.jpeg?ops=scalefit_630_noupscale" alt="People hug in anticipation of the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza during a gathering at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)" data-caption="People hug in anticipation of the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza during a gathering at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)" data-credit-link-back="" data-credit="via Associated Press" />People hug in anticipation of the release of Israeli hostages held in Gaza during a gathering at a plaza known as hostages square in Tel Aviv, Israel, Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Oded Balilty)</div><div class="content-list-component text"><p><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/donald-trump/">Donald Trump</a> has declared that the war in Gaza “is over” as <a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/news/israel/">Israel</a> prepares for the imminent release of hostages who have been held in the territory for the last two years.</p><p>The president said “people are tired of it” as he flew to the region for a historic peace summit.</p><p>A ceasefire has been in place since last Friday after both Israel and Hamas agreed to Trump’s 20-point peace plan.</p><p>Speaking on board Air Force One, Trump told reporters: “It’s been centuries [of fighting]... not just recent.</p><p>“I think people are tired of it. Yeah, the ceasefire is going to hold.”</p><p>He added: “The war is over. The war is over, you understand that?”</p><p>Asked if he would like to visit Gaza himself, the president said: “I’d like to put my feet on it, at least. But I think it’s going to be a great miracle over the