13.10.2025 14:27
U.S. President Donald Trump was applauded for 2.5 minutes while standing before his speech at the Israeli Parliament.
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Before the Gaza summit in Egypt, U.S. President Donald Trump arrived at the Israeli Parliament after an official ceremony at Ben Gurion Airport. Trump was welcomed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana.
"A NEW BEGINNING"
After the welcoming ceremony, Trump signed the Knesset's guestbook, writing, "It is a great honor for me; a great and beautiful day. A new beginning."
APPLAUDED FOR 2.5 MINUTES STANDING
At the entrance of the Knesset, Trump also answered questions from the press. Stating that today is an important day due to the agreement reached, Trump said, "This is a wonderful day, a new beginning. Such an event has never happened before." Trump, who will give a speech in the Knesset, was applauded for 2.5 minutes while standing during those moments.
“WAR IS OVER” STATEMENT NEXT TO NETANYAHU
On his way to Israel, Trump reiterated the message that the war in Gaza is over, similar to his statement made on the plane. He said that Hamas would comply with the agreement. It drew attention that Trump made the "War is over" statement while next to Netanyahu. Netanyahu claimed in a statement last night that "attacks on Gaza have not yet ended."
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