Summary
President Donald Trump visited Israel, where he urged lawmakers to focus on peace after conflict with Hamas and other groups. He also called for a pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is facing corruption charges. As part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, Hamas released remaining Israeli hostages, and Israel let Palestinian prisoners go.
Key Facts
- President Trump spoke to Israeli lawmakers, encouraging peace in the Middle East after fighting with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran.
- Trump suggested that Israel had no more victories to achieve through military means and should work towards peace.
- The U.S.-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas is fragile, but it led to the release of hostages from both sides.
- Trump asked the Israeli president to pardon Prime Minister Netanyahu, describing him as a great wartime leader.
- Netanyahu faces corruption charges, which are postponed due to the ongoing conflict.
- Trump promised to aid in rebuilding Gaza and urged Palestinians to turn away from violence.
- Trump will attend a summit in Egypt with other nations as part of his Middle East trip.
- Trump was warmly received in Israel and praised by Netanyahu as a strong ally.
