U.S. President Donald Trump departed Tel Aviv, Israel, for Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, on October 13th, 2025, at approximately 1:37 PM UTC, concluding his visit. Prime Minister Netanyahu bid farewell to President Trump at Ben Gurion Airport, according to JewishWarrior13. This departure follows earlier developments including the transfer of thirteen hostages to IDF forces within Gaza and their subsequent en route to Israel between 7:06 AM and 10:05 AM UTC for medical evaluations and reunification, and the arrival of buses carrying released Palestinian prisoners at the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis. During his visit, President Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset, declaring "The war is over," and met with victims of terrorist operations from October 7th. He was also nominated for the Israel Prize. In diplomatic efforts, President Trump mediated for an Israel-Arab peace summit scheduled to take place in Sharm El Sheikh. Egyptian President A-Sisi extended warm welcomes to Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal Ben Farhan in preparation for the summit. The IDF Spokesman stated that while the return of hostages is a realization of a promise, the mission is not completed, and more difficult moments are expected. There is an expectation within the security system that Hamas is aware of more kidnapped individuals than those released, with a source indicating "Expect more." It is anticipated that only 4 of the 28 kidnapped bodies are expected to return to Israel today. Separately, a junior Congressman shared that President Trump personally texted him a handwritten response after the day Hamas "accepted" the peace deal, expressing gratitude for the President's efforts. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto will not travel to Israel on October 14th, 2025, refuting earlier reports. This follows President Trump's mediation for the Israel-Arab peace summit. Earlier in the day, buses carrying Palestinian prisoners, released from Israeli prisons, arrived at the Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Yunis, as reported by Al Jazeera. Three children were wounded in an explosion near al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, which Gaza's Civil Defence attributed to an object left by Israeli forces, according to AJEnglish. Hamas stated they will not be part of an interim government in Gaza, according to Palestinian Ambassador to the UK Husam Zomlot.
