Amman, Oct 13 (Petra) – US President Donald Trump said in an address to Israel's Parliament, the Knesset, that now the guns have fallen silent in the Gaza Strip, the Middle East will have a brighter future.

He thanked Arab and Muslim countries that helped to reach the ceasefire, calling them "partners in peace." The US president called for working to achieve peace and prosperity for the entire region.

"This will be remembered as the moment that everything began to change... now at least, not only for Israel, but also for Palestinians and many others, the long and painful nightmare is finally over," he said.

He added, "I don’t like war, and I personally favor ending wars, and I seem to be succeeding in that. We have ended eight wars in eight months," he said.

Trump asked the people of Gaza to focus on restoring stability, security, dignity, and economic development, noting that he will be a partner in efforts to rebuild the Strip.

//Petra//SS