Summary
President Donald Trump spoke at the Israeli Knesset, receiving multiple rounds of applause during his visit. His appearance followed the end of a U.S.-backed Israeli military operation in the Gaza Strip. Trump discussed the Abraham Accords and praised Israel's use of U.S.-provided weapons.
Key Facts
- President Trump visited the Knesset and was warmly received with applause and ovations.
- A protester interrupted the speech briefly, and Trump joked about their quick removal.
- Trump referred to the recent conclusion of a U.S.-backed military campaign in the Gaza Strip.
- Over the past two years, this conflict officially resulted in more than 67,000 Palestinian deaths.
- Trump praised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and congratulated Israel's military actions.
- He highlighted the Abraham Accords and their economic benefits for participating countries.
- Trump mentioned his son-in-law Jared Kushner's previous role in the Abraham Accords.
- Trump expressed a desire for Palestinians to follow what he described as a "Board of Peace".
