David Muir Interrupts ABC Broadcast for Breaking News in Moment That Trump Supporters Call a Stunning Victory.NN
Monday’s broadcast of ABC World News Tonight proved deeply moving as anchor David Muir delivered his report live from Tel Aviv, Israel.
The 51 year old veteran correspondent had traded his customary studio desk for the poignant setting of what’s become known as Hostage Square. David opened with, “This is ABC World News Tonight, with David reporting tonight from Tel Aviv, Israel. And good evening tonight from Tel Aviv on this historic day, after two years in captivity, the final 20 surviving hostages have been released by Hamas.”
This momentous development follows President Donald Trump‘s successful ceasefire negotiations, which compelled Hamas and its allies to free all remaining captives, both living and deceased. The news comes as the Indonesian president tells Trump he’s ‘not safe’ in a concerning hot mic moment.
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David proceeded with his coverage, “They are back home in Israel tonight. President Trump was here in the region. It was the US-led ceasefire that helped get both sides to this pivotal moment.
“President Trump was in Israel speaking to Parliament and in Egypt with leaders from all over the world as he landed here. The hostage reunions were just underway,” he continued, reports The Mirror.
The broadcast then featured footage of hostages embracing their families, while David provided commentary, “The scenes playing out all day in Israel, former hostages wrapped in the arms of their families, the joy, the tears of relief, crowds cheering and waving Israeli flags as a hostage convoy drives outside a military base near Gaza.
“But amid the celebrations, the somber moments too, as the first caskets carrying the remains of some of the 28 hostages who died arrive in Israel, but only four bodies have been reportedly returned so far, 1000s of Palestinian prisoners released by Israel as part of this ceasefire for President Trump, a defining moment on the world stage.
“The President surrounded by world leaders, leaders of the Arab world and many of America’s closest allies, signing the cease fire deal in Sharm El Sheik, Egypt, the president declaring the war in Gaza over praising the quote, historic dawn of a new Middle East, but he knows many questions remain about what comes next year, still on this day, the release of these hostages has been historic,” David concluded.
A segment from the broadcast was posted on ABC World News Tonight with the description, “For the first time in more than two years, no living hostages are being held in Gaza after the surviving hostages were freed by Hamas. As part of the exchange, Israel released nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners. @DavidMuirABC reports from Tel Aviv on the historic day.”
Social media users quickly responded in droves, with one person commenting, “I’m truly happy to see that hostages are finally being freed and reunited with their families – that’s something to be thankful for. No one should ever have to experience that kind of pain or separation.”
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Another person expressed their joy, stating, “Delighted to see both sides exchanged detainees, they can reunite with their love ones…. War serves no good to no one…. Peace to All….
“Words cannot describe the feeling! I can watch these videos of hostages returning to their parents and siblings all day long,” another user added.
One individual praised the former president, saying, “Thanks to President Trump whom relentlessly fought for peace!” while another pointed out, “But still thousands of Palestinian hostages are in Israel’s prisons.”
