Israel-Hamas Ceasefire: Trump speaks to Israeli Parliament as hostages freed, prisoners released

FULL: Trump addresses Israeli Parliament on Israel-Hamas Ceasefire

President Trump addresses Israeli Parliament following the announcement of the Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip - Hamas released the final 20 living hostages on Monday, according to the Israeli military as part of a breakthrough ceasefire following two years of war in the devastated Gaza Strip.

President Donald Trump spoke to Israeli lawmakers following the news. He said that after two years of war with Hamas and clashes involving Hezbollah and Iran, Israel had achieved all it could militarily and should now focus on securing peace in the Middle East.

Hostages freed in truce

Although the U.S.-brokered truce between Israel and Hamas remains fragile, President Trump is pushing to capitalize on the moment and pursue long-sought peace in the region.

"Generations from now, this will be remembered as the moment everything began to change," President Trump told the Knesset.

Trump also used the moment to settle political scores and thank his supporters, taking aim at Democratic predecessors while praising top donor Miriam Adelson, who was seated in the audience.

In an unexpected turn, President Trump urged Israel’s president to pardon Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him "one of the greatest" wartime leaders. Netanyahu faces corruption charges, though several hearings have been delayed amid the conflict with Hamas.

President Trump urged Israel to move beyond the conflict, saying the nation "has won all that they can by force of arms."

"You've won. I mean, you've won," Trump said. "Now it is time to translate these victories against terrorists on the battlefield into the ultimate prize of peace and prosperity for the entire Middle East."

Knesset member removed during Trump’s speech to Israeli Parliament

A Knesset member was escorted out of the chamber Monday during President Trump’s address to the Israeli parliament, briefly disrupting the speech.

Trump urges lasting peace

Trump pledged U.S. support to help rebuild Gaza, which has been devastated by the conflict, and urged Palestinians to "turn forever from the path of terror and violence."

"After tremendous pain and death and hardship," Trump said, "now is the time to concentrate on building their people up instead of trying to tear Israel down."

Trump extended an unexpected gesture to Iran, where he ordered strikes on three nuclear sites during its brief war with Israel earlier this year, saying "the hand of friendship and cooperation is always open."

"We merely want to live in peace," Trump said. "We don't want any looming threats over our heads."

Trump is scheduled to travel next to Egypt for a summit with more than two dozen nations.