Trump Basks in Mideast Spotlight With Harder Part to Come

WATCH: President Donald Trump addressed the Israeli parliament on Monday, calling it “the historic dawn of a new Middle East.”Source: Bloomberg

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By Eric Martin

October 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM UTC

Updated on

October 14, 2025 at 3:12 PM UTC

President Donald Trump soaked in praise and outlined a vision for broader Middle East peace during a one-day tour of Israel and Egypt to mark the success of US-led mediation efforts to end fighting in Gaza.

Now comes the even harder part.