Donald Trump's stature has significantly risen in Israel, amidst the liberation of all surviving hostages from Hamas captivity. As he entered the Israeli Parliament, the Knesset, during the release ceremonies on Monday, MPs greeted him with resounding applause. Trump arrived to address a session of the Israeli Parliament, where legislators gave him a two-and-a-half-minute standing ovation.
Trump reached the parliament stage for his address, greeted by the Knesset guards' trumpets and standing ovation lasting two-and-a-half minutes.
Donald Trump was accompanied by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who also received enthusiastic applause and cheers of his nickname 'Bibi' from the parliamentarians.
Before Trump's address, Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana presented an extensive introduction, acknowledging the significant contributions made by Trump’s team during the Gaza ceasefire. He named Jared Kushner, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Minister Pete Hegseth, Ambassador Mike Huckabee, and other senior officials, all of whom were honored with standing applause from the Israeli legislators.
Netanyahu presented Trump with Israel's highest civilian award, appearing confident that the U.S. President would eventually receive the Nobel Peace Prize. Although Trump hasn't won the Nobel Peace Prize this year, Netanyahu expressed certainty of its future award.
Prior to this, Netanyahu met with Trump and gifted him a Golden Peace Dove, symbolizing peace. This gift holds special significance for Trump.
Addressing the Israeli Parliament, Prime Minister Netanyahu stated in Trump's presence, 'We will always remember October 7 and never forget it. Those monsters took our children away from us.'
In his address to Trump, Netanyahu added, 'Mr. President, together we will achieve peace. We've done it before with the Abraham Accords, and we will do it again. This victory has come at a great cost.'
