After the overnight announcement of a deal on the first phase of US President Trump’s Gaza peace plan, President Isaac Herzog calls it “a morning of historic and momentous news.”
He offers his thanks to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the negotiating team and the mediators.
He also extends his “deepest thanks” to Trump for his “incredible leadership toward securing the release of the hostages, bringing an end to the war, and creating hope for a new reality in the Middle East. There is no doubt that he deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for this.”
Herzog says that if Trump visits Israel in the coming days, as expected, “he will be received with immense respect, affection, and gratitude by the people of Israel.”
“This agreement will bring moments of indescribable relief to the dear families who have not slept for 733 days,” says Herzog.
“This agreement offers a chance to mend, to heal, and to open a new horizon of hope for our region.”
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