Overview

• President Trump addressed Israel’s Knesset in Jerusalem and praised the Gaza truce, calling it a “new historic era” and declaring a “painful nightmare is over.”
• Two Hadash lawmakers, Ayman Odeh and Ofer Cassif, interrupted with “Recognise Palestine” signs before security escorted them out, drawing applause from other members.
• Trump reacted to the removals by noting the guards’ “efficiency,” then continued his remarks focused on post-conflict efforts.
• Hamas transferred 20 surviving Israeli hostages under the ceasefire, with Israel preparing to release nearly 2,000 detainees as part of the exchange, according to photo-desk reporting.
• The visit precedes a planned summit on Gaza that the U.S. says will advance reconstruction and governance discussions following the truce.