President Donald Trump received a standing ovation at the Israeli Knesset on Monday as he celebrated a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.

He spoke to Israel’s national legislature shortly after Hamas released the remaining 20 living Israeli hostages as part of the ceasefire deal brokered by Trump.

"The hostages are back," President Trump said. "Isn't that nice? First time I said the hostages are back. It feels so good to say it."

President Trump spent more than 10 minutes thanking those involved in helping achieve a ceasefire in Gaza, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin “Bibi” Netanyahu, adviser Steve Witkoff, son-in-law Jared Kushner and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

President Trump recalled how the war started; Hamas launched a surprise attack on October 7, 2023, kil

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