Trump Arrives In Israel As Hamas Releases Hostages
United States President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel to address the Israeli parliament.
He was greeted by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, alongside US special envoy Steve Witkoff, who helped broker the ceasefire deal.
"the war is over"
Trump stated that the ceasefire would hold and a "Board of Peace" would quickly be set up for Gaza, which he described as looking like a "demolition site".
He praised the roles of Benjamin Netanyahu and Qatar, one of the mediators, in the ceasefire efforts.
Trump will address lawmakers before traveling to Egypt's Sharm el-Sheikh for a world leaders' summit on ending Israel's war on Gaza.
Author's summary: Trump visits Israel amidst ceasefire efforts.
- Trump addresses Israeli parliament
- Ceasefire deal brokered with help of US special envoy
- World leaders' summit to be held in Egypt