U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived in Israel amid celebrations marking the release of the first hostages under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.

Trump’s plane, Air Force One, touched down at Ben Gurion International Airport around 9:45 a.m. local time, where he was warmly received by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog.

Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One before landing, Trump praised his administration’s role in securing the ceasefire, claiming that peace had sparked rare unity across the region.

“Everybody is happy, whether it’s Jews or Muslims or the Arab countries—every country is dancing in the streets,” Trump said. “It’s a point in time I don’t think you’ll ever see again. They’ve never seen it in 3,000 years.”

Upon arrival, Israel rolled out the red carpet for the American president. A military band played as Trump exchanged greetings with top Israeli officials before departing in a motorcade for Jerusalem.

During his visit, Trump is expected to meet with families of freed hostages at the Knesset, deliver an address to Israel’s parliament, and later co-host a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, alongside Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi.

According to POLITICO, excitement was high ahead of Trump’s Knesset speech, with red “TRUMP THE PEACE PRESIDENT” hats—reminiscent of his signature MAGA caps—distributed among supporters.

President Herzog also announced that Trump would receive Israel’s highest civilian honor later this year in recognition of his “historic contributions to peace in the region.”

The visit comes as Hamas confirmed the handover of all living Israeli hostages, fulfilling its part of a fragile truce agreement.

En route to Israel, Trump described the ceasefire as a turning point for the Middle East, expressing optimism about stability returning to Gaza.

“The war is over,” Trump declared during his flight. “I think it’s going to normalise.”

He also hinted at plans to establish a “Board of Peace” to help govern Gaza, while noting that former British Prime Minister Tony Blair could play a role in the post-war transition.

“I like Tony, I’ve always liked Tony,” Trump said, “but I want to make sure he’s an acceptable choice to everybody.”

Trump’s arrival marks a significant moment in what his administration calls a “new chapter of Middle East peace”, as global leaders turn their attention to ensuring that the ceasefire holds.