After announcing that Israel and Hamas had agreed on the first phase of Gaza peace deal, US President Trump has informed Axios that he is “likely going to Israel in the coming days” to address the country's parliament, the Knesset. In a brief phone interview shortly after announcing the deal, Trump said, “It's a great day for Israel and for the world.” Ending the war in Gaza was among Trump's key campaign promises, and the agreement revealed on Wednesday marks the most significant diplomatic success of his second term. Trump told Axios that he had a “great” conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu . “He is so happy. He should be. It is a great achievement. The whole world has come together to reach this deal, including countries that were enemies,” Trump said.

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