US President Donald Trump, speaking to members of the Knesset, advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to ease his approach now that a US-facilitated ceasefire and hostage exchange deal with Hamas has been secured. “Be nicer now, Bibi, you’re not at war anymore,” Trump remarked, a sentiment expressed shortly after the agreement was finalized. He lauded the deal as a turning point, declaring that “peace is no longer just a hope… it is a reality” and that Israel, with American support, “has won.” The comprehensive agreement saw the release of 20 hostages previously held by Hamas and the freeing of Palestinian prisoners. Trump, visiting Israel to commemorate this milestone, credited his administration for brokering the end of the conflict and securing the hostages’ freedom. He projected a bright future for Israel, predicting a “golden age,” and painted a picture of a tranquil region. The Israeli lawmakers responded positively to his address, with many expressing a desire for more leaders like Trump.
