13.10.2025 12:29
Before the Gaza summit in Egypt, U.S. President Trump was welcomed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his visit to Israel. Speaking during the visit, which was marked by extensive security measures, Trump stated, "I am proud to go to Gaza. The ceasefire will continue; the war is over." He also praised President Erdoğan, saying, "He was great; he was very helpful for the ceasefire."
U.S. President Donald Trump arrived in Israel for a visit that will last less than 4 hours following the ceasefire reached in Gaza. The plane carrying Trump landed at Ben Gurion Airport near Tel Aviv.
WELCOMED WITH AN OFFICIAL CEREMONY
After the ceasefire reached in Gaza, Trump was welcomed with an official ceremony at Ben Gurion. He was greeted by Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, and many ministers and officials.
TRUMP'S MESSAGE ON GAZA
Speaking here, U.S. President Donald Trump stated, "I am proud to go to Gaza. The ceasefire will continue, the war is over."
"PRESIDENT ERDOGAN WAS GREAT, VERY HELPFUL"
Trump noted that Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, and the United Arab Emirates, among many other Muslim countries, played a significant role in the ceasefire in Gaza, saying, "By the way, Turkey was great. President Erdogan was great, he was really very helpful. Because he is a highly respected person. He has a very strong nation, a very strong army."
"THE WAR IS OVER, DO YOU UNDERSTAND?"
In response to journalists' questions about whether the agreed-upon ceasefire could be maintained, Trump replied, "The war is over, the war is over, do you understand?" He emphasized that there are many reasons for maintaining the ceasefire, stating, "People are tired. Not just recently, but for centuries people are tired. I think everyone knows their place. It will be great for Israel, for the surrounding Muslim countries, for everyone. I think it will stay that way."
"GAZA WILL BE A WONDERFUL MIRACLE IN THE COMING DECADES"
Trump expressed that he does not believe there will be a need for international forces in Gaza, and in response to the question, "When will Gaza become the Riviera?" he said, "I don't know, we need to take care of the people there first. It is currently in complete ruins." In response to a question about whether he would visit Gaza, he said, "I would love to, I would be proud of that. I see it without visiting, but I would like to set foot there. Gaza will be a wonderful miracle in the coming decades."
During his visit to Israel, which will last less than 4 hours, Trump will leave Ben Gurion Airport and head to West Jerusalem.
HE WILL MEET WITH ISRAELI HOSTAGES
Trump is expected to give a speech at the Israeli Parliament (Knesset) in West Jerusalem and then proceed to Tel Aviv to meet with Israeli hostages and their families.
HE WILL GO TO EGYPT FOR THE PEACE SUMMIT
Trump will leave Israel at 1:00 PM local time to head to Egypt to participate in the Sharm el-Sheikh Peace Summit, which will convene regarding the ceasefire agreement reached in Gaza.