President Trump told Axios he is "likely going to Israel in the coming days" to address the country's parliament, the Knesset, in the wake of the Gaza peace deal. • In a brief phone interview shortly after announcing the deal, Trump said: "It's a great day for Israel and for the world."
Why it matters: Ending the war in Gaza was one of Trump's key campaign promises, and the agreement announced on Wednesday is the biggest diplomatic achievement of his second term.
What he's saying: Trump told Axios he'd just had a "great" call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. • "He is so happy. He should be. It is a great achievement. The whole world has come together to reach this deal, including countries that were enemies," Trump said. • Netanyahu said after the call that he'd invi