President Donald Trump confirmed in statements made between 2:05 AM and 2:35 AM UTC on October 9th, 2025, that all Israeli hostages are expected to be released on Monday, October 13th, 2025. Trump spoke directly with families of the hostages, assuring them of their loved ones' return. This development comes as Israeli forces continue to encircle Gaza City. During the reporting window, President Trump told Channel 13 and Neria Kraus that "The hostages will come back, they’re all coming back on Monday!" The White House also posted an update monitoring the situation. The Israeli Army confirmed their forces are still encircling Gaza City, according to Al-Arabiya_Breaking. This confirmation aligns with previous reports from October 8th and 9th, 2025, where mediators announced the finalization of terms for the first phase of a Gaza ceasefire agreement. Earlier statements indicated that Hamas had committed to releasing all remaining living hostages on Saturday, October 11th, 2025, in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a deal guaranteed by the U.S., Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey. Prime Minister Netanyahu had previously stated, "With God - Return everyone," and President Trump had indicated that Hamas would release all hostages.