“Hostages are going to live their lives thanks to US”: VP Vance
Washington DC, October 12, 2025 — US Vice President JD Vance stated that the release of Israeli hostages will be facilitated by a recently accepted peace agreement brokered by President Donald Trump. In a post on X, Vance declared, “These hostages are going to live their lives thanks to what the United States of America did,” reports 24brussels.
Vance characterized the peace deal as a significant achievement, expressing pride in the administration’s diplomatic efforts. He highlighted the unity among Muslims, Jews, and Christians regarding the agreement, attributing the breakthrough to “President Trump’s leadership” and emphasizing the potential for a sustainable peace to enhance American safety.
He further predicted rapid developments, stating, “These hostages should be at home in the next 24 hours.” The Vice President’s remarks follow a surge of expectations regarding the impact of this agreement on the ongoing conflict in the region.
In a statement by Taylor Van Kirk, Vance’s Press Secretary, the administration’s unconventional approach to diplomacy was lauded, remarking, “The lesson here is that Donald Trump refused to go down the failed, traditional diplomatic pathway.” Vance confirmed that US troops would continue to monitor the terms of the ceasefire but clarified that there would be no ground troops deployed in Gaza or Israel.
Vance described the release of the hostages as a testament to the efficacy of innovative diplomatic strategies, stating, “This is a remarkable achievement from an administration that really chose a nonconventional path to diplomacy.” He also praised Trump’s role in uniting Israel with Gulf Arab nations to secure a common goal of bringing hostages home and establishing long-term peace.
As bulldozers began clearing rubble in Gaza City following two years of conflict, tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians returned to their devastated homes. Concurrently, preparations are underway for a Gaza ceasefire summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, with President Trump expected to participate. The ongoing conflict has resulted in over 67,000 fatalities and significant casualties on both sides since October 2023, including 1,139 deaths in Israel during the initial attacks and around 200 hostages taken.
