A mourner wearing a shirt with an image of U.S. President Donald Trump holds an Israeli flag at the funeral procession for Guy Illouz, whose body was returned to Israel as part of the ceasefire deal, in Rishon Le'zion, Israel, on Oct. 15.

Two tear-stained years have weighed heavy on Jojo Rabia. Nearly every day since his two sons were killed by Hamas-led militants, he has come to a memorial built at the site of a desert music festival where hundreds died.

“Every day is like this. The same,” Mr. Rabia said this week, his face grim.

But his expression changed when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump , who came to Israel last week as Hamas returned the final living hostages, who had been held captive for more than two years.

“Oh, he’s the man,” Mr. Rabia said with a wide grin.

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