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Trump calls captives’ return home ‘historic dawn of new Middle East’
“After two harrowing years, darkness and captivity, 20 courageous hostages are returning to the glorious embrace of their families,” Trump tells lawmakers.
“This is the historic dawn of a new Middle East.”
Donald Trump during his speech in the Knesset
Trump heckled at the Knesset
Trump’s speech was briefly interrupted in the Knesset as security officials dragged people out of the parliament and snatched away banners.
We can now confirm that the US president was interrupted by Ayman Odeh, a member of parliament.
Before that, Odeh posted on his X account: “The amount of hypocrisy in the plenum is unbearable. To crown Netanyahu through flattery the likes of which has never been seen, through an orchestrated group, does not absolve him and his government of the crimes against humanity committed in Gaza, nor of the responsibility for the blood of hundreds of thousands of Palestinian victims and thousands of Israeli victims.
“But only because of the ceasefire and the overall deal am I here. Only ending the occupation, and only recognising the State of Palestine alongside Israel, will bring justice, peace, and security to all.”
In addition to Ayman Odeh, another member of parliament, Ofer Cassif, was also removed from the Knesset after they interrupted Trump’s speech, Israeli Army Radio is reporting.
Trump praises Arab and Muslim world for Gaza deal
The US president has expressed his appreciation for Arab nations and the Muslim leaders “that came together to press Hamas, to set the hostages free”.
“We had a lot of help … a lot of people that you wouldn’t suspect, and I want to thank them very much for that,” he added. “It’s an incredible triumph for Israel and the world to have all of these nations working together as partners in peace.”
Trump hails his administration’s efforts
Trump has been praising several members of his administration for securing the ceasefire, including Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Trump claims Hezbollah’s threat to Israel ‘shattered’
Trump says, in Lebanon, “the dagger of Hezbollah” aimed at Israel has been “totally shattered”. “My administration is actively supporting the new president of Lebanon and his mission to permanently disarm Hezbollah’s … brigades. He’s doing very well.”
Trump expresses hope for peace deal with Iran
The US president says it would be great if a peace deal could be made with Iran, adding that the Iranian people “want to survive”.
The US president is criticising his predecessor, Barack Obama, for signing the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, calling it a “disaster”.
However, he said: “Yet even to Iran, whose regime has inflicted so much death on the Middle East, the hand of friendship and cooperation is open. They want to make a deal. We’re going to see if we can do something.”
The statement was received with overwhelming silence from Israeli lawmakers.
Trump praises Netanyahu for stopping the war
The US president has hailed Netanyahu for what he called having the “courage” to end the war.
US president says ‘choice for Palestinians could not be more clear’
Referring to Palestinians, without addressing their decades-old fight for self-determination and statehood, Trump says, “The choice for Palestinians could not be more clear.”
“This is their chance to turn forever from the path of terror and violence – it’s been extreme – to exile the wicked forces of hate that are in their midst, and I think that’s going to happen,” he said.
“Met some people over the last couple of months that want to see it happen. And after tremendous death, pain and hardship, now it’s the time to concentrate on building their people up instead of trying to tear Israel down.”
With its continuing military and diplomatic support for Israel, analysts have long said the US remains a key driver of violence in the region.
Trump calls on Israeli president to pardon Netanyahu on corruption charges
Trump continues his speech in the Knesset by urging Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Netanyahu, who is facing corruption charges.
The Israeli prime minister and his parliamentary allies welcome Trump’s words, erupting in cheers and clapping.
Netanyahu and other lawmakers applaud during Trump’s address in the Knesset
Trump concludes speech at the Knesset
In his closing remarks, the US president says there will be “a future that is worthy of our heritage”.
“We are going to build a legacy that all the people of this region will be proud of. New bonds of friendship, cooperation and commerce will join Tel Aviv to Dubai, Haifa to Beirut, Jerusalem to Damascus and from Israel to Egypt, from Saudi Arabia to Qatar, from India to Pakistan, from Indonesia to Iraq, from Syria to Bahrain, Turkey to Jordan, the United Arab Emirates to Oman and Armenia to Azerbaijan.”
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