Trump hails 'historic dawn of new Middle East' amidst standing ovations; one lawmaker protests
Speaking before Israel’s Knesset, U.S. President Donald Trump heralded the ceasefire in the Gaza conflict as the beginning of a transformative era in the Middle East. He painted a picture of calm skies, silenced sirens, and lasting peace across the region. Trump also urged for a pardon for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces multiple corruption charges. His remarks drew standing ovations from many Israeli lawmakers, although one dissenting MP — Ayman Odeh — protested, demanding recognition for a Palestinian state. Trump described his 20-point peace plan as a “triumph” and thanked Arab and Muslim nations for pushing Hamas to release hostages. He also expressed hope for future peace negotiations with Iran. Netanyahu, for his part, praised Trump as the most devoted U.S. ally Israel has ever had, envisioning new peace treaties across the Arab world under his influence.
The Key points
- Trump called the Gaza ceasefire the start of a “new Middle East.”
- He described a shift from war and chaos to peace and calm.
- He asked for a pardon for Netanyahu amid corruption allegations.
- Many Israeli lawmakers applauded his address.
- One lawmaker interrupted, demanding recognition of Palestine.
- Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza was framed as a diplomatic success.
- He thanked Arab and Muslim states for their mediation efforts.
- He offered to negotiate a peace deal with Iran in the future.
- Netanyahu called Trump Israel’s greatest U.S. ally ever.
- Israel hopes to use Trump’s momentum to build new Arab-Israeli ties.
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