Trump Expected to Visit Jerusalem on Sunday, Says Israel
Jerusalem, Oct 9 (Reuters/TOI) — Israel’s Presidential Office announced that former U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to visit Jerusalem on Sunday, following the landmark Israel–Hamas ceasefire agreement reached this week.
The visit — if confirmed — would mark Trump’s first trip to Israel since leaving office in 2021, and comes at a time of renewed diplomatic efforts to stabilize the region after months of violence in Gaza.
Ceasefire Deal Sparks New Diplomatic Momentum
According to officials, Israel and Hamas have agreed on the first phase of a ceasefire deal, which includes hostage releases and phased military withdrawals. The deal, supported by U.S. mediators, is seen as a potential breakthrough toward ending the Gaza conflict.
> “This is a historic development that could reshape peace in the Middle East,” said an Israeli government spokesperson on Thursday.
Following the announcement, several scheduled public events in Jerusalem were canceled to allow for heightened security preparations ahead of Trump’s anticipated arrival.
Knesset Speech and Security Preparations
Israeli media reports (Times of Israel, Jerusalem Post) indicate that Trump has been invited by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address the Knesset (Israel’s parliament) during his brief visit.
Although Trump’s team has not officially confirmed the trip, Israel has begun preparations:
The Knesset building has been illuminated in red, white, and blue — the colors of the U.S. flag.
Roads around central Jerusalem are being secured by the Shin Bet security service.
A joint U.S.–Israeli advance team reportedly arrived Wednesday to assess logistics.
Trump Positions Himself as “Peace President”
Analysts suggest Trump’s expected visit is part of a broader strategy to reassert his foreign policy credentials ahead of the 2025 U.S. election season.
Earlier this week, Trump described the ceasefire as “a major step in the Trump Peace Plan for Gaza,” positioning himself once again as a broker of Middle East peace.
> “Peace through strength has always been my approach — and we’re seeing it work again,” Trump posted on his social media platform Truth Social.
Why This Visit Matters
If confirmed, Trump’s Jerusalem visit could carry major symbolic and political weight:
It would reinforce Israel’s alliance with Washington amid shifting global power balances.
It could revive elements of the Abraham Accords, the peace agreements Trump brokered in 2020.
It highlights U.S. influence in shaping post-war recovery and security in the region.
However, regional experts warn that the security risks remain high and that “symbolic diplomacy” may not guarantee a sustainable peace.
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