Most Pro-Israel President in U.S. History, Donald J. Trump, Receives Hero’s Welcome in Israel as Hostages Return Home and War in Gaza Ends

October 13, 2025

Washington, DC - The Republican Jewish Coalition released the following statement as President Donald J. Trump receives a hero's welcome in Israel and addresses the Knesset:

In his first term, President Trump trailblazed a path of peace in the Middle East with the historic Abraham Accords.Today, due to the righteous leadership and relentless efforts of President Trump, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and their incredible teams, all of the hostages are coming home and the war that Hamas started on October 7th is at its end.

This remarkable achievement cements President Trump’s enduring legacy as the most pro-Israel President in U.S. history, and as the Peacemaker President.

We applaud Israel for awarding President Trump with their country’s highest civilian honor, the Presidential Medal of Honor. No one is more deserving of this distinction.

Today, President Trump became just the fourth U.S. President to ever address the Israeli Knesset, and the first since 2008. In his remarks, President Trump made it clear that the U.S.-Israel relationship is stronger than ever before:

"The cruelty of October 7th struck to the core of humanity itself. The United States of America grieved alongside you, and we mourned for our own citizens who were so viciously taken. To all the families whose lives were forever changed by the atrocities of that day, and to all the people of Israel, please know that America joins you in those two everlasting vows—NEVER FORGET, and NEVER AGAIN."

"The story of fierce Israeli resolve and triumph since October 7th should be proof to the entire world that those who seek to destroy this nation are doomed to bitter failure. The State of Israel is strong—and it will live and thrive forever."

We will never forget the 1,200 men, women, and children murdered on October 7, 2023. We will always remember the heroic IDF soldiers who gave their lives, and who were wounded, in defense of Israel–because of their courage and sacrifice, we have reached this momentous day.

God bless America, God bless Israel, and God bless the U.S.-Israel alliance.