WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump has signaled his intention to visit Israel shortly following the landmark peace agreement in Gaza, with the potential to deliver a speech before the Israeli Knesset.
In a short interview with Axios, President Trump called the agreement a “historic day for Israel and the world,” and confirmed that he is likely to make a trip to Israel in the near future.Trump also shared details of a “great” phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the deal was reached. He said, “Netanyahu is very pleased, and rightfully so. This is a tremendous milestone. Even countries that were once opposed are coming together for this achievement.”
Following their discussion, Netanyahu extended a formal invitation for Trump to address the Knesset, to which the president replied, “If they want me there, I will definitely be honored to speak.”The White House has indicated that President Trump may leave for the Middle East at any point after his medical examination scheduled for Friday.upcoming visit follows the agreement, which includes the release of the remaining Israeli hostages held by Hamas by Monday, with reports suggesting that 20 of them are alive.
Additional key points of the accord involve a partial withdrawal of Israeli forces from Gaza and the release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners.
Ending the conflict in Gaza has been one of Trump’s top campaign promises, and the successful conclusion of this peace deal is being hailed as a significant diplomatic victory for his administration.
