Trump to Visit Israel Amid Breakthrough in Peace Talks
In a significant diplomatic development, President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to visit Israel this Sunday. The visit comes on the heels of a breakthrough agreement aimed at ending the prolonged conflict with Hamas.
President Trump is set to engage in discussions with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and address the Knesset, Israel’s legislative body, in Jerusalem.
Although Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi extended an invitation for Trump to visit Israel, following negotiations held in Sharm el-Sheikh, there is no confirmation from the White House regarding a potential visit to Egypt. Instead, Trump intends to speak directly to the people of Israel, emphasizing the nation’s strategic alliance with the U.S. and its current geopolitical challenges.
In a conversation with a reporter from Axios News, Trump stated, “I am expected to arrive in Israel in the coming days. They want me to speak in the Knesset, and I will definitely do so if they want it that way.” He added, “My conversation with Bibi was great. He is happy — and rightfully so. This is a big achievement. The whole world rallied to reach this agreement, including countries that were previously enemies.”
Announcing from the White House, Trump revealed that a “dramatic breakthrough” had been achieved in the negotiations held at Sharm. Two years after the onset of the conflict initiated by Hamas’ invasion, which resulted in severe casualties and kidnappings, there is now a palpable sense of peace.
On social media, Trump declared, “I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first phase of our peace plan. This means that ALL of the hostages will be released very soon and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed-upon line as the first steps toward a strong, durable, and everlasting peace.”
He assured that “all parties will be treated fairly,” signaling an assurance to Hamas that Israeli forces would not engage militarily during the hostages’ release.
Currently, it is believed that 48 hostages are still held by Hamas, with 20 of them presumed alive. President Trump noted, “This is a GREAT day for the Arab and Muslim world, Israel, and all surrounding nations, and the United States. We thank the mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey who worked with us to make this historic and unprecedented event happen.” Ending his statement with, “BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!”
This development has sparked hope across Israel, particularly among the families of those who have been held captive for over two years. However, the situation raises several questions about the future, including whether Hamas will honor its commitments and the potential for Gaza’s demilitarization under Israeli oversight.
This article originally appeared on All Israel News.
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