Vice President JD Vance confirmed to ABC “This Week” co-anchor George Stephanopoulos that Hamas has stated they’re holding 20 dwelling hostages, and that these hostages are anticipated to be launched within the subsequent 24 hours as President Donald Trump was headed to the area later Sunday to mark the event.
“Nicely, they have been confirmed, George. In fact you do not know till you see these folks alive. However thank God we count on to see them alive right here within the subsequent 24 hours, most likely early tomorrow morning, U.S. time, which can be later within the day, after all, in Israel,” Vance stated.
Vice President JD Vance speaks with ABC Information whereas showing on This Week, Oct. 12, 2025.
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“We’re on the cusp of true peace within the Center East. Actually, for the primary time in my lifetime, definitely these 20 hostages are going to come back house to their households, George. I feel this can be a nice second for our nation. Our nation needs to be happy with our diplomats who made this occur. It is actually a fantastic second for the world, too, which is why the president’s going to go over there and have a good time with these hostages. Nevertheless it’s a fantastic factor, and I am very enthusiastic about it,” he stated.
Trump is scheduled to go away for his go to to Israel and Egypt on Sunday afternoon and can meet with hostage households on the Israeli Knesset on Monday.
The Wall Road Journal was the primary to report Hamas’ affirmation of the 20 dwelling hostages.
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