Khaberni - Highlighted points mentioned by Trump include his announcement of the end of the war in Gaza, or what he called the "historic dawn of the new Middle East," stating that Israel “won everything that could be won by force,” and “the time has come” to transition from war to peace and recovery, describing what happened as a historic turning point in the region.
Trump said there is great confidence in the peace plan he brokered (the 20-point plan) and that there is consensus on militarily isolating Gaza, and that Hamas will be disarmed. He called for the reconstruction of Gaza and aiding its people, and halting military operations in affected areas, especially since his plan received support from Arab and Islamic countries according to him.
In a clear surprise, Trump called on the Israeli President Isaac Herzog to pardon Benjamin Netanyahu from the charges against him (bribery, lavish gifts, breach of trust) and directed his words to him saying, “Why not grant him a pardon? Champagne and cigars… who cares about that?” This request stirred reactions in Israel considering that the Israeli judge has the authority to issue pardons under exceptional circumstances.
Regarding Iran, he said it "suffered a major blow" and it "would be great if peace could be achieved between Israel and Iran," expressing his belief that Tehran might be weary of the conflict. He also emphasized that Iran "does not want to start over" in nuclear activities, according to him.
He confirmed the role of the United States and Israel together in ensuring Israel's security, and that it will support Israel in its protection, and that he sees Arab and Islamic countries participating in the pressure on Hamas to free the hostages, describing what happened as "a victory for diplomacy" and not just for military force.
During the speech, Trump temporarily paused his remarks after two members of the "left" in the Knesset interrupted the speech, holding a banner saying "Recognize Palestine." The members were told to leave the hall, and Trump responded with a smile, “That was very effective” before continuing.
Trump heavily focused on victory and ending the war, with lesser emphasis on the humanitarian suffering of Palestinian civilians, the destruction, detailed casualty numbers, health crises, lack of water and food, and so forth.
Although some deputies praised the demands to recognize Palestine during the interruption, Trump did not announce any new clear stance or concrete commitment towards recognizing a Palestinian state as part of the peace.
He mentioned that some Arab and Islamic countries had a significant role in putting pressure on Hamas and supporting the agreement without giving sufficient details about the nature of this role, and the political representation of Palestinians or their positions on the proposed plans remains unclear.
What will happen after the "military isolation of Gaza" or "disarming it," or how the residents will manage their affairs? Who guarantees the transition? What is the timeline? These details were not fully explained.
