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Trump Arrives at Israeli Knesset as All Hostages Are Released
In a moment of extraordinary political and emotional significance, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the Israeli Knesset today just hours after the final hostages held in Gaza were confirmed to have been released. The event marked the culmination of months of tense negotiations and international pressure that brought an end to one of the most distressing chapters in the region’s recent history.
Trump, who has long styled himself as a global dealmaker, landed in Tel Aviv early Monday morning before making his way to Jerusalem for a special session at the Knesset. His visit — unannounced until the hostages’ release was confirmed — appeared to underscore Washington’s behind-the-scenes role in facilitating the breakthrough, as well as Trump’s ongoing ambitions to reassert himself on the world stage ahead of a possible 2026 presidential bid.
Addressing Israeli lawmakers, Trump hailed the release as a “victory for peace and human dignity,” praising both Israeli leadership and Qatari mediators for their roles in securing the agreement. “Every life matters,” he said in his speech to a standing ovation. “Today, humanity has won. The innocent have come home.”
The deal reportedly involved a series of coordinated humanitarian and political concessions, including an expansion of aid deliveries to Gaza and renewed discussions over a long-term ceasefire. Israeli officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, credited American diplomatic pressure for helping push the final negotiations through.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Trump’s visit, calling him a “true friend of Israel” and commending his previous role in brokering the Abraham Accords. “President Trump’s presence here today sends a powerful message of unity and support for Israel’s right to defend its people while seeking peace,” Netanyahu said.
Scenes across Israel were filled with emotion as buses carrying the last of the freed hostages arrived at hospitals and military bases. Families who had waited for months embraced their loved ones amid tears and applause. In Gaza, local reports described a fragile calm as aid convoys began entering through the Rafah crossing, marking a tentative step toward rebuilding shattered communities.
International leaders from Europe and the Middle East have also expressed cautious optimism, noting that while the release marks a humanitarian triumph, the underlying tensions remain unresolved.
For Trump, the visit could serve as both a diplomatic achievement and a strategic political moment. His presence in Jerusalem, coupled with his message of “peace through strength,” resonates strongly with his base at home and his supporters in Israel.
As the sun set over the Knesset, the atmosphere was one of relief mixed with uncertainty. The hostages were home, but the future of Israeli-Palestinian relations — and the region’s fragile peace — remains in the balance.
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