Trump tells Axios he's "likely" going to Israel for speech after Gaza deal

President Trump told Axios he is "likely going to Israel in the coming days" to address the country's parliament, the Knesset, in the wake of the Gaza peace deal.In a brief phone interview shortly after announcing the deal, Trump said: "It's a great day for Israel and for the world."Why it matters: Ending the war in Gaza was one of Trump's key campaign promises, and the agreement announced on Wednesday is the biggest diplomatic achievement of his second term.What he's saying: Trump told Axios he'd just had a "great" call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu."He is so happy. He should be. It is a great achievement. The whole world has come together to reach this deal, including countries that were enemies," Trump said. Netanyahu said after the call that he'd invited Trump to address the Knesset. "I will definitely do that if they want me to," Trump told Axios.The White House said earlier Wednesday that Trump could depart for the region some time after a physical exam on Friday. State of play: According to the deal, the remaining Israeli hostages — 20 of whom are believed to be alive — will be released between now and Monday. Trump's visit would coincide with that long-awaited moment in Israel.The deal also calls on Israeli troops in Gaza to conduct a partial withdrawal, and for Israel to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and detainees.Thorny issues such as the process for disarming Hamas and the future governing structure of Gaza still need to be finalized.Go deeper: How two years of war in Gaza changed the Middle East forever

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