In Video: Special Report: Israeli Knesset welcomes Trump after all hostages are released

Breaking News: All 20 Israeli Hostages Released After 738 Days

Historic Day in the Middle East

Good day from Israel. On a historic day in the Middle East, all 20 of the remaining Israeli hostages have been freed after 738 days in captivity, the Israeli military says. A second group of 13 remaining hostages has just arrived back in Israel, following the release of seven Israeli hostages earlier today.

President Trump’s Speech at the Israeli Knesset

In addition, President Trump will give a speech to the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem, the Israeli parliament, as part of his trip to formalize the first phase of the peace deal he brokered between Israel and Hamas. Following those remarks, the President will head to Egypt for a ceremony with world leaders to formalize that peace deal.

Netanyahu and Abbas to Attend Leadership Summit

In a developing news story, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will be attending the leadership summit in Egypt later today, according to a spokesperson for Egypt’s President.

A Historic Dawn of a New Middle East

According to a White House official, President Trump will declare, “This is the historic dawn of a new Middle East.” He will describe this not just as a triumph of Israel, but also for the world, that Israelis and Arabs are working together as partners for peace.

Hostage Families Reunited

As the first hostages were released, American Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said, “A moment like this is a moment like the moon landing, where time stands still.” The emotional reunions of the hostage families have been a poignant reminder of the devastating impact of the conflict.

Commemorating the Presumed Dead

The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has offered condolences to the families of the Israelis who did not return from captivity, saying, “Their memories will never fade, and they will always be in our hearts.”

Outcome of the Peace Deal

The outcome of the peace deal remains uncertain, with many complex issues still to be resolved, including the disarming of Hamas and the future governance of the Gaza Strip. The deal’s success hangs in the balance, but President Trump’s diplomatic efforts have so far been hailed as a significant milestone.

This Concludes NBC News Special Report

We thank you for watching. This historic day in the Middle East will be remembered for generations to come.