Trump to call Gaza peace efforts 'incredible triumph for Israel and the world'

AFP

US President Donald Trump will say in a speech before Israel’s parliament that countries working together toward peace under the Gaza agreement represents an "incredible triumph for Israel and the world".

In excerpts from the speech, which he is scheduled to deliver on Monday, Trump said Israel "has won all that can be won by force of arms".

He added that it was time to translate what he described as "victories against terrorists" into peace and prosperity for the Middle East.

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