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Standing before Israeli lawmakers, Trump delivered a powerful address that echoed across the nation. “After two harrowing years in darkness and captivity, 20 courageous hostages are returning to the glorious embrace of their families,” Trump declared.
The former president continued, painting a vivid picture of the new reality unfolding in the region. “And after so many years of unceasing war and endless danger, today, the skies are calm, the guns are silent, the sirens are still, and the sun rises on a Holy Land that is FINALLY AT PEACE — a land and a region that will live, God willing, in peace for all eternity.”
For many Israelis, those words carried a weight that could not be overstated. The fighting that began years ago tore communities apart, killed thousands, and left the nation on constant high alert. This agreement signaled a rare and long-awaited reprieve.
Trump made clear, however, that while peace is now at hand, the world must never forget the cruelty that started it all. “Thousands of innocent Israeli civilians were attacked by terrorists in one of the most evil and heinous desecrations of innocent life the world has ever seen,” he reminded the world.
He emphasized Israel’s strength and resolve throughout the ordeal. “The story of fierce Israeli resolve and triumph since Oct. 7 should be proof to the entire world that those who seek to destroy this nation are doomed to bitter failure,” Trump said. “The State of Israel is strong — and it will live and thrive forever.”
The scenes in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem were unlike anything seen in years. Fireworks lit up the night sky. Streets once marked by air raid sirens and rocket warnings echoed instead with cheers, songs, and prayers. It wasn’t just a military or political victory—it was deeply personal for families who feared they’d never see their loved ones again.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, standing alongside Trump, expressed his gratitude for the former president’s leadership and unwavering support. Netanyahu thanked Trump for securing the deal and for standing firmly with Israel when it mattered most.
The deal’s long-term impact remains to be seen, but even critics of Trump’s foreign policy can’t ignore the gravity of this achievement. A war that once seemed endless now has an off-ramp—and for the first time in years, Israelis woke up without the sound of sirens.
For Trump, the moment also underscores his reputation as a bold dealmaker on the world stage. For Israel, it’s a glimmer of hope after years of darkness. And for the hostages who finally walked free, it’s the beginning of a long-awaited homecoming.
