US media on October 13th continued its intense focus on President Trump's peace efforts, starting with reports on his Columbus Day proclamation and impending arrival in Israel for the anticipated hostage release. Morning coverage confirmed the release of the first seven Israeli hostages into Red Cross custody as part of the Gaza ceasefire deal, with President Trump simultaneously arriving in Israel. By early afternoon, the central story became the release of all remaining living Israeli hostages, followed by President Trump's address to the Knesset where he proclaimed a "historic dawn of a new Middle East." The day concluded with Trump in Egypt for a peace summit, signing a historic Gaza peace plan, and returning to the US, with some outlets noting the condition of the released hostages and the ongoing complexities.