Lucrezia Ciotti The speech given by Donald Trump The speech at the Knesset marks a symbolic and political moment of great significance for the Middle East. In the Israeli Parliament, the US president celebrated the release of the Israeli hostages and the end of the war with Hamas, declaring, "The war is overIt's time for peaceTrump emphasized how Israel's military victories, achieved thanks also to US support, can now be transformed into peace and prosperity for the entire region.
Release of hostages and detainees: a sign of truce in Gaza
Hamas has completed the release of all 20 Israeli hostages in Gaza, in conjunction with the truce. As regards the bodies of deceased prisoners, in the afternoon they will be only 4 out of 28 returned. At the same time, they were nearly two thousand prisoners freed Palestinians foreseen by the agreement, welcomed in Ramallah among celebrations and applause.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stressed that Israel fulfilled its duty in response to the October 7, 2023, attack, calling it “barbaric” and adding that Israeli soldiers fought “like lions” to protect the population, defeat the enemy, and free the hostages.
Trump also emphasized the need to focus efforts on Gaza to restore security, dignity, and economic development, so that the population can have a better future. He finally praised international cooperation and the support of Arab countries for reconstruction, reiterating that this phase marks the end of the age of terror and the beginning of a period of peace and hope in the area.
Trump at the Knesset: "The war is over. It's time for peace."
During his speech to the Knesset, Trump described the day as “the historic dawn of a new Middle East”, emphasizing that Israel has won everything it could achieve through force of arms. He celebrated the end of the war and the beginning of a new phase of cooperation, recalling the United States' decisive role in peace agreements and in stabilizing the region.
"This is not just the end of a war. This is the end of the era of terror and death. and the beginning of the era of faith, hope and God”, he said, adding that the Middle East can now embrace its extraordinary potential.
The speech particularly praised the work of negotiator Steve Witkoff and recalled the contributions of Jared Kushner and the president's daughter, who converted out of love for Israel. Netanyahu He thanked Trump, calling him Israel's greatest friend in the White House and recognizing their joint successes against terrorism and the Iranian threat.
The Israeli Prime Minister confirmed that will not attend the Sharm el-Sheikh summit due to the beginning of the Simchat Torah holiday, but he emphasized the continuity of the path to peace:
“Israel has won everything that could be won by force of arms. Now is the time to turn these victories into the ultimate prize: peace and prosperity for the entire Middle East”.
During Donald Trump's speech at the Knesset, some members of parliament interrupted his speech holding signs that read “genocide”, generating moments of tension and shouting in the chamber. The immediate intervention of security quickly restored order, allowing the American president to continue his speech. Trump ironically commented on the incident: “You were very efficient”, eliciting a few smiles from those in attendance. Despite the interruption, the speech continued to receive loud applause and standing ovations, confirming the strong support of most of the parliamentarians present.
During US President Donald Trump's speech to the Knesset, the session was briefly interrupted by protests from the opposition benches. Two left-wing MKs, Ofer Cassif and Ayman Odeh, held signs reading "Recognize Palestine"... pic.twitter.com/h6fOvAuycf
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