On Oct. 13, 2025, Israel experienced a moment that many believers are calling nothing short of prophetic fulfillment. After two relentless years, hostages taken by Hamas in Gaza were finally released, culminating in a nationwide celebration and an outpouring of gratitude to God.
In a recent video message, best-selling author and prophetic voice Jonathan Cahn reflected on the deeper spiritual meaning behind the hostages’ liberation, drawing parallels between the event, ancient biblical holy days and the role Donald Trump played behind it all.
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“A ceasefire has been put into effect, and there is celebration and hope in Israel and around the region,” Cahn said. He then remarked at President Trump’s role in bringing peace to the Middle East. “Could it be that President Trump was led to do what he did because of an ancient mystery? And could it be that Israel and Hamas were led to accept it because of that same mystery that determined when it would all happen?”
Cahn linked the 21st day of Tishri, the climactic seventh day of Sukkot, or the Feast of Tabernacles, to the hostage release. “It’s the final feast of God’s appointed times. And it’s not that anybody coordinated that because Trump happened to offer the peace plan about two weeks before that, and Israel and Hamas happen to accept it on a certain day which meant that the plan kicks in… and it falls on Monday the 13th,” he explained.
Cahn discussed how within the Feast of Tabernacles there is another special day of appointment: Hashanah Rabbah. “It is the last day of the Feast of Tabernacles. Now, if you’re Christian, you probably would say, ‘I never heard of it…’ That day is one of the few exact holy days that’s mentioned specifically in the Gospels.”
He then explained how this day falls on the seventh day of the “feast of seven days” during the seventh month. “Seven marks completion. So here God causes the captivity of two years to come to a completion. It’s ending on the day of completion. On the last day of the last feast,” said Cahn.
The prophetic symbolism did not stop there. Cahn pointed to the trumpet, linking its English variant “trump” to President Trump’s presence and role in Jerusalem during this appointed time.
“The trump has to sound in Jerusalem on the Hoshana Rabbah. And so the trump sounded in Jerusalem on Oct. 13, which is Hoshana Rabbah…” he stated.
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As Israel’s story unfolds in real time, prophetic voices like Cahn’s remind us: Behind every world-shaking news event is a greater narrative of grace, restoration and God’s unwavering faithfulness.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the upcoming book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment.
