Trump visit to Israel

Live from Gaza, Hostages Square: All you need to know on this historic day

Everything we know about the release of the Gaza hostages and US President Donald Trump's visit. Times may be updated as the day progresses.

Visitors at Hostage Square in Tel Aviv. October 12, 2025.
 Donald Trump announces his bid for the presidency at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 15, 2022. (Thomas Simonetti for The Washington Post via Getty Images)

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US President Donald Trump, flanked by Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategy Dina Powell (L) poses for a picture with his National Security team to mark the 70th anniversary of the National Security Council, at the White House in Washington, US September 28, 2017

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IN PICTURES: Trump's historic Israel visit

Take a look at some of the iconic images emerging of the US president in the Jewish state.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, (L) greet US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at Israel's Ben-Gurion Airport, May 22, 2017

Major security operation completes first day of Trump visit

There were also major traffic disruptions in Jerusalem. Residents and tourists also faced major obstacles to foot traffic in the Old City.

US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania shaking hands with Israeli ministers

Making history is a good start but not enough to make peace

While making history is a lot in of itself, it is not enough to achieve what Trump seems to really want – to broker the “ultimate” deal.

US President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a welcoming ceremony upon his arrival at Ben Gurion International Airport in Lod near Tel Aviv, Israel May 22, 2017

Trump 'never mentioned' Israel in Russia talks

Speaking at the King David Hotel, President Trump "never mentioned the word Israel" in talks with Russian counterparts earlier this month.

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu at the King David Hotel, May 22 2017..

What did Trump's Western Wall note say?

We asked, and you answered. Here's how JPost readers weighed in on what could have been written on Donald Trump's Western Wall note.

US President Donald Trump places a note in the stones of the Western Wall, Judaism's holiest prayer site, in Jerusalem's Old City May 22, 2017.

Public Security Minister tells Trump about false Tel Aviv 'terror attack'

Israel Police had already declared incident a car accident.

Gilad Erdan

Behind the scenes: Awaiting Trump's arrival

Observers pushed through one and other to capture what will be remembered as a historic visit, for better or for worse, smartphones raised to the skies.

US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump board Air Force One May 19, 2017.

In Jerusalem, Trump blasts Iran as 'state sponsor of terrorism'

Trump's public remarks at a meeting in Jerusalem with President Reuven Rivlin targeted Iran and global terrorism.

US President Donald Trump meets with Israel's President Reuven Rivlin at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on May 22, 2017

Selfie sensation: Divisive Israeli MK's shameless snap with Trump

Oren Hazan sees golden opportunity on the red carpet.

MK Oren Hazan (Likud) snaps a selfie with visiting President Donald Trump upon his arrival in Israel, May 22, 2017

WATCH: Harley Davidson club honors Trump's visit to Israel

The bikers offered an apropos tribute to Trump, who is himself an avid lover of motorcycles.

Harley Davidson club honors US President Donald Trump's trip to Israel