Trump’s Message to Netanyahu: ‘Be Nice, Bibi, War Is Over’

In a notable address to the Knesset, US President Donald Trump advised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to adopt a more gentle demeanor following the successful conclusion of a US-brokered ceasefire and hostage release accord with Hamas. “You’re not at war anymore, be nice, Bibi,” Trump told the Prime Minister, using his well-known nickname. He hailed the agreement as a major triumph, stating it “effectively ends the war and opens the door to durable peace” in the region. Trump emphasized his administration’s critical role in achieving this outcome, which involved the liberation of 20 hostages and the release of Palestinian prisoners. The President declared that “Israel, with US help, has won” and that a “historic dawn of a new Middle East” was upon them. Looking ahead, Trump forecast a “golden age for Israel” and described an optimistic vision of lasting regional peace. The Israeli parliamentarians offered a prolonged standing ovation in response to his speech.