In a significant turn of events early Monday morning, President Donald Trump addressed The Knesset in Jerusalem, marking the successful initiation of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The President made this pivotal visit to commemorate a moment that could be seen as historic—assuming, of course, you subscribe to the idea that peace is both sustainable and achievable in that region.
Alongside this diplomatic milestone, Hamas made headlines of its own by releasing 13 Israeli hostages after two years, managed in a rather dramatic fashion typical of such heightened geopolitical standoffs.
“Today, the skies are calm, the guns are silent,” declared Trump to the members of the Knesset, subtly implying that his own leadership played a crucial role in orchestrating this agreement.
President Donald Trump spoke at Israel’s Knesset in Jerusalem after the hostage release saying “today the skies are calm, the guns are silent.” https://t.co/PDmdgeZRMn pic.twitter.com/AD8V7acH4u
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