President Trump told Axios in a phone interview from Air Force One en route to Israel that the Gaza peace deal "could be the biggest thing I was ever involved in."

The big picture: As Trump was speaking with Axios, Israel was preparing for the imminent release of the last 20 live hostages held by Hamas. Meanwhile, Trump's peace plan should end a war that has killed more than 67,000 Palestinians, according to the Hamas-controlled Gaza health ministry.

Driving the news: Trump will address Israeli's parliament, the Knesset, on Monday morning. • When asked what his message to the Israeli people would be in the speech, he said: "Love and peace for eternity." • During his brief visit to Israel, he will also meet with hostage families and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Trump said he'd

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