Donald Trump hailed an end to a “painful nightmare” in a speech to Israel’s parliament Monday, as the last surviving hostages returned home from Gaza and a group of Palestinian prisoners were freed under a ceasefire deal he spearheaded.

The US president’s lightning visit came ahead of a summit on Gaza in the Egyptian resort town of Sharm El-Sheikh, with Trump departing Israel just hours after he had arrived.

“From October 7 until this week, Israel has been a nation at war, enduring burdens that only a proud and faithful people could withstand,” Trump told Israeli lawmakers, who gave a lengthy standing ovation upon his arrival.

“For so many families across this land, it has been years since you’ve known a single day of true peace,” he continued.

“Not only for Israelis, but also for Pale

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