Anna Hartz
Trump Hails Netanyahu’s Courage as Protest Breaks Out in Israeli Parliament
In Jerusalem, where U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli parliament on Monday in a speech that mixed praise, politics, and protest, reports Ziare.
Watch a video of the speech at the bottom of this article.
“A New Golden Era”
Trump spoke before the Knesset, applauding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for what he called “great courage and patriotism.”
He credited Netanyahu’s leadership and regional cooperation for helping to free hostages in the Middle East. Trump described the event as “the beginning of a new golden era for Israel and the Middle East.”
Trump’s Speech Interrupted
The atmosphere in the room was charged. As Trump spoke, two lawmakers from the Hadash-Taal Party interrupted the session.
Ofer Kassif and Aymen Odeh protested the speech, and one of them held up a flyer. Security officers quickly escorted both men out of the chamber.
Removed from the Room
While the lawmakers were being removed, other members of parliament began chanting “Trump! Trump! Trump!” The cheers filled the room.
Trump paused and smiled. “It was very efficient,” he said, referring to how fast the disruption was handled.
Praise and Support
After the interruption, Trump continued his speech without hesitation. He praised the partnership between the United States and Israel, calling it stronger than ever.
He spoke of shared goals in the region and promised continued American support.
“This will be remembered as the moment when everything started to change,” he said. “It will be the golden age of Israel and the golden age of the Middle East.”
Renewed Friendship
The speech was part of Trump’s visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and security ties in the region. Despite the brief protest, the event ended with applause and chants of his name.
For his supporters, it was a moment of renewed friendship. For his critics, it was another example of how politics in the Middle East can still spark division.
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