URGENT: Trump Declares End to Israel's Long-Running Crisis in Emotional Address

BREAKING NEWS US President Donald Trump Declares End to Israel's Long-Running Crisis in Emotional Address Tel Aviv, Israel - In a historic address to the Israeli parliament, Knesset, US President Donald Trump declared an end to the long-running crisis between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. Speaking before cheering lawmakers, Trump stated that "the long and painful nightmare is finally over." Immediate Impact The declaration comes as the last 20 living hostages held in Gaza were released by Hamas, marking a significant milestone in the ceasefire agreement brokered by Trump's administration. In response, Israel has begun releasing 250 Palestinian prisoners and more than 1,700 other Palestinians detained during the two-year military operations. Background Context The crisis had been ongoing for years, with multiple attempts at peace negotiations failing to yield results. The US president's address marks a significant shift in the region's dynamics, as Trump emphasized that "the day will mark the moment that everything began to change, and change very much for the better" in the Middle East. Current Status Trump is set to attend a peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and other world leaders. The summit aims to build on the momentum generated by the ceasefire agreement and lay the groundwork for future peace negotiations. Developing Story This is a developing story, with further updates expected as more information becomes available. Stay tuned for live coverage of Trump's address and the ongoing developments in the region. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*