President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on October 13th, 2025, to a warm welcome, as the first seven hostages were released and confidence in a Gaza ceasefire remained high. Speaking before his arrival, President Trump expressed confidence the ceasefire would hold, stating "Every country is dancing in the streets." Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomed Trump, thanking him for his efforts in bringing hostages home. The first seven hostages were released during this period. Israeli President Isaac Herzog stated on X, formerly Twitter, that "The Israeli people welcome you with so much love and so much gratitude! Thank you for all you have done to bring our hostages home!" This sentiment was echoed by an X post from SE Peace Missions, which noted that twenty families would have their loved ones home, expressing gratitude for President Trump's "indomitable spirit" and stating the day would not have been possible without him. However, the post also acknowledged the continued pain for families whose loved ones will not return alive. In Portland, Oregon, nude cyclists protested President Trump's "threats to deploy the National Guard in the city," according to Reuters. This development occurred while President Trump was in transit to Israel following his claims on October 13th, 2025, of having solved eight wars. Previous reports indicated ongoing clashes at an ICE facility in Portland, though specific details of activity within the reporting window were not provided. President Trump previously claimed on social media that he had solved eight wars, stating, "This will be my eighth war that I've solved." He added, "I'm good at solving wars, I'm good at making peace. It's an honor to do it. I've saved millions of lives." These remarks were shared by Fox News and align with previous statements made earlier in the day. Meanwhile, The Guardian announced on October 13th, 2025, that it would not sign the Pentagon's new press policy, joining The New York Times and CNN in rejecting the guidelines. The deadline for outlets to agree to the policy has not been specified, and it remains unclear if any will comply.
