Trump receives standing ovation in Israeli Parliament
Speaker calls Trump “a giant of Jewish history"
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Tel Aviv: United States President Donald Trump received an extended standing ovation from Israeli lawmakers, as he addressed Israel’s parliament, the Knesset after Hamas released the remaining 20 hostages under a Gaza ceasefire agreement on Monday.
Trump arrived in Tel Aviv to a red-carpet welcome, aboard Air Force One and was accompanied by his special envoy Steve Witkoff, daughter Ivanka Trump, and son-in-law Jared Kushner. He was greeted by Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana, who hailed him as “a giant of Jewish history.” He was scheduled to visit Jerusalem for his address outlining his Middle East peace vision.
“Welcome to Jerusalem. Welcome to the Knesset. We’ve been longing for this day,” Ohana said, drawing applause from the chamber. In his remarks, Ohana compared Trump to Cyrus the Great, the ancient Persian ruler who allowed Jews to return to Jerusalem in the sixth century BCE, adding that “the world needs more Trumps, brave, resolute, and bold leaders who do not bow to appeasement.”
Ohana also announced that Israel would support a Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Trump next year, citing his influence on the region’s recent developments.
Addressing the assembly, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, thanked Trump for his administration’s support during recent joint US-Israel military operations and for recognising Israel’s sovereignty over the Golan Heights. “Donald Trump is the greatest friend the State of Israel has ever had in the White House. No American president has ever done more for Israel,” Netanyahu said.
He credited Trump’s backing with helping Israel secure a second hostage deal “within weeks” of his election and for reversing diplomatic pressure on Israel during its conflict with Hamas. Netanyahu will not attend the upcoming ceasefire ceremony in Egypt due to the proximity of the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah.
By Monday afternoon, the 20 freed all male hostages had returned to Israel for medical evaluation and reunions with their families. The remains of 28 others killed in captivity are also expected to be handed over under the terms of the agreement.
Following his address in Jerusalem, President Trump is expected to travel to Egypt to participate in the formal signing of the ceasefire accord alongside regional leaders.
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India win 3rd ODI by 9 wickets, clinch ODI series 2-1 against South Africa
Visakhapatnam (PTI): A maiden century for Yashasvi Jaiswal and crucial fifties from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli gave India a nine-wicket win in the third ODI, that sealed the hosts a 2-1 series triumph over South Africa, here on Saturday.
Chasing 271, India overhauled the target with 10.1 overs and nine wickets to spare.
Rohit Sharma scored 75 off 73 balls with seven fours and three sixes, while Kohli finished the formalities with a four to reach 65 not out off 45 balls with six fours and three sixes.
Jaiswal scored an unbeaten 116 off 121 balls with 12 fours and two sixes.
Earlier, Prasidh Krishna and Kuldeep Yadav claimed four wickets each as India bowled out South Africa for 270 in 47.5 overs.
Brief Scores:
South Africa 270 in 47.5 overs (Quinton de Kock 106, Temba Bavuma 48; Prasidh Krishna 4/66, Kuldeep Yadav 4/41)
India 271/1 in 39.5 overs (Yashasvi Jaiswal , Rohit Sharma 75, Virat Kohli 65 not out.
