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President Donald Trump on Monday hailed a “new beginning” for the Middle East ahead of his address to the Israeli parliament, as Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages from captivity in Gaza.

Trump arrived in Israel Monday morning to coincide with the exchange of hostages and Palestinian prisoners between Israel and Hamas.

“This is my great honor — a great and beautiful day. A new beginning,” Trump wrote in a guest book.

The 20 living Israeli hostages were released Monday as part of an agreement intended to end the conflict that began with the Oct. 7, 2023, attack by Hamas terrorists. Israel also began to release around 2,000 Palestinians, including 250 terrorists.

TRUMP STARTS WEEK IN MIDDLE EAST, OVERSEEING HISTORIC PEACE AGREEMENT

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