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**Trump Addresses Israeli Parliament Amid Ceasefire, Protests**
**Jerusalem -** President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli Knesset (parliament) on Monday morning amidst the backdrop of a newly implemented ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. The deal, brokered in part by the United States, saw the release of the last 20 living hostages from Gaza in exchange for Israel releasing nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
The address was briefly interrupted by two left-wing lawmakers, Aymen Odeh and Ofer Cassif, of a joint Palestinian-Israeli political party who were ejected after displaying signs reading “Recognize Palestine.” Security personnel swiftly removed them from the chamber, prompting applause from the remaining parliament members.
After the disturbance, Trump praised the efficiency of the Knesset’s response, eliciting more applause and chants of “Trump.” The President then commended U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and his son-in-law and advisor Jared Kushner for their role in securing the Gaza ceasefire deal. Trump lauded Witkoff as “Henry Kissinger who doesn’t leak,” drawing a comparison to the renowned negotiator and former Secretary of State.
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