United States President Donald Trump has hailed the landmark Israel-Hamas peace agreement as “the end of the age of terror,” describing it as a defining moment that ushers in “a new Middle East.”
Addressing the Israeli Knesset on Monday, Trump said the deal marked the close of years of bloodshed and the dawn of a new era of faith, hope, and unity in the region.
“This is not only the end of a war,” he declared, “this is the end of the age of terror and death the beginning of the age of faith and hope and of God.”
Trump praised Israel’s perseverance and the cooperation of Arab and Muslim nations that facilitated the truce. “This is the historic dawn of a new Middle East,” he said. “I convey my tremendous appreciation to all nations of the Arab and Muslim world that came together to press Hamas to set the hostages free and to send them home.”
Describing the breakthrough as a global victory, Trump said, “It’s an incredible triumph for Israel and for the world to have all these nations working together as partners in peace. It’s pretty unusual to see, but it happened in this case.”
The U.S. president lauded Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him “a man of exceptional courage and patriotism whose partnership made this momentous day possible.”
Reflecting on the human cost of the conflict, Trump noted that 20 hostages had been freed and 28 others returned home for burial. “After two harrowing years in darkness and captivity, they are returning to the glorious embrace of their families,” he said.
Trump credited the U.S. and its allies with helping to dismantle terrorist networks and neutralise threats across the region. “The forces of chaos, terror, and ruin that have plagued the Middle East for decades now stand weakened, isolated, and totally defeated,” he said.
He also confirmed that U.S.-led airstrikes had destroyed key components of Iran’s nuclear programme. “We dropped 14 bombs on Iran’s key nuclear facilities,” Trump revealed. “Together, we stopped the number one state sponsor of terror from obtaining the world’s most dangerous weapons.”
Trump emphasised that Israel’s military successes had paved the way for sustainable peace. “With this week’s ceasefire, we’ve achieved the most challenging breakthrough of them all. People are dancing in the streets not just in Israel, but across nations that never imagined celebrating peace together,” he said.
He urged Palestinians to seize the opportunity for reconciliation. “This is their chance to turn forever from the path of terror and violence,” Trump declared. “Now is the time to build their people up instead of trying to tear Israel down.”
Concluding his speech, Trump called the moment “the golden age of Israel and the golden age of the Middle East,” adding, “Generations from now, this will be remembered as the moment everything began to change and change for the better.”
