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Trump Concludes Brief Israel Visit, Heads to Egypt to Preside Over Truce Signing

The tightly timed stop signals U.S. backing for a truce effort capped by a signing ceremony in Egypt.

Overview

  • Trump was received at Ben-Gurion Airport by President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before a tightly scripted morning in Jerusalem.
  • The schedule included a restricted one-on-one with Netanyahu at the prime minister’s office with only official photographers allowed.
  • He and Netanyahu then met families of Israelis recently freed by Hamas, as the military reported taking custody of seven released hostages.
  • Trump delivered remarks to the Knesset in Jerusalem, a centerpiece public stop on the brief visit.
  • He was slated to depart at 13:00 local time for Egypt, where he is due to preside over the truce signing ceremony.