Summary
President Donald Trump visited the Israeli parliament, known as the Knesset, and spoke about a "new dawn" for the Middle East after brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. This was part of efforts to establish peace in the region, which included the release of hostages and prisoners. Trump plans to attend a peace summit in Egypt with other international leaders.
Key Facts
- President Trump called his visit to the Knesset a "historic dawn of a new Middle East."
- He helped negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
- The ceasefire led to the release of the last 20 hostages by Hamas and Israel's release of 250 Palestinian prisoners.
- Trump is scheduled to attend a peace summit in Egypt with other world leaders.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump as Israel's "greatest friend" in the White House.
- The ceasefire is part of a 20-point peace plan devised by Trump.
- Key U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, were present at the Knesset.
- Some Israeli lawmakers, opposed to ending the war, chose not to attend the event.
