Trump Addresses Knesset as Final Hostages Released in Gaza Ceasefire
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Trump Addresses Knesset as Final Hostages Released in Gaza Ceasefire

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President Donald Trump spoke at Israel's Knesset following the release of the last living hostages by Hamas, marking a significant step in the Gaza ceasefire agreement.

President Donald Trump addressed Israel's Knesset on Monday, celebrating the release of the final 20 living hostages held by Hamas as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.

"This is not only the end of a war, this is the end of an age and terror and death," Trump stated, emphasizing the significance of the moment.

The ceasefire deal, facilitated by the Trump administration, outlines the demilitarization of Gaza, including Hamas surrendering all its weapons.

During his speech, Trump acknowledged the efforts of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adviser Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in achieving the ceasefire.

The agreement also includes the exchange of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

Following his address, President Trump departed for Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to participate in a Middle East peace summit aimed at consolidating the ceasefire agreement.

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Newsweek

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President Donald Trump addressed Israel's Knesset on Monday.

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The final 20 living hostages held by Hamas were released as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement.

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The ceasefire deal outlines the demilitarization of Gaza, including Hamas surrendering all its weapons.

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President Trump acknowledged the efforts of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adviser Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in achieving the ceasefire.

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The agreement includes the exchange of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

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President Trump departed for Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, to participate in a Middle East peace summit aimed at consolidating the ceasefire agreement.

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