Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu received U.S. President Donald Trump during a working visit to Israel, reports Baltimore Chronicle with reference to the X. The visit coincided with the release of all Israeli hostages held by Hamas. In recognition of Trump’s role in facilitating a ceasefire between Palestinian militants and Israel, Netanyahu presented the U.S. president with a golden dove of peace.
According to Reuters, Israeli Knesset members attended the meeting wearing caps with the inscription “Trump — President of Peace.” Both leaders are also expected to participate in an international summit on the Gaza Strip in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, where Trump will meet with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi.
The summit will bring together officials from 27 countries, including the presidents of Turkey, France, and Cyprus, the German chancellor, the prime ministers of the United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, and Canada, as well as the rulers of Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain.
Meanwhile, Hamas confirmed the release of all twenty Israeli hostages. Speaking to journalists at the Knesset, Trump affirmed that the situation in the Gaza Strip could now be considered a cessation of conflict. “This is a wonderful day. It is a completely new beginning, and I think nothing like this has ever happened before,” said the U.S. president, standing alongside Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Earlier we wrote that Trump thanks Putin for support over Nobel Peace Prize remarks.
