US President Donald Trump, addressing Israel’s parliament on Monday, declared that the forces of “jihadism and antisemitism” had failed, celebrating the recently brokered Gaza ceasefire as a turning point for peace in the Middle East.
“Together we’ve shown that peace is not just a hope that we can dream about, it’s a reality we can build upon day by day, person by person, and nation by nation,” Trump said.
He emphasized that violent ideologies had brought only destruction, saying, “It should now be clear to everyone throughout the region that decades of fomenting terrorism and extremism, jihadism and antisemitism have not worked. They haven’t worked. They’ve been a disaster.”
Trump hailed the ceasefire deal that secured the release of all hostages held by Hamas, calling it a “triumph” and extending his gratitude to mediators from the Arab and Muslim world.
“Let me also convey my tremendous appreciation for all of the nations of the Arab and Muslim world that came together to press Hamas to set the hostages free and to send them home,” he said.
“We had a lot of help, we had a lot of help from a lot of people that you wouldn’t suspect, and I want to thank them very much for that. It’s an incredible triumph for Israel and the world to have all of these nations working together as partners in peace.”
What you should know
President Trump’s address marked a significant diplomatic moment following the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release.
His remarks underscored a new phase of cooperation between Israel and several Arab nations, framing the event as a historic victory for peace and regional stability.
