Netanyahu Declares Israel’s Commitment to Peace in Historic Knesset Address

                                            Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a landmark speech in the Knesset on October 13, 2025, declaring that Israel is “committed to this peace” as part of a U.S.-brokered agreement that has brought a fragile but hopeful calm to the region.

Speaking alongside U.S. President Donald Trump, Netanyahu praised the release of all 20 surviving hostages held by Hamas, calling it a turning point after nearly two years of devastating conflict. He reflected on the October 7, 2023, Hamas-led attack that ignited the war, emphasizing Israel’s resilience and determination to defend its people.

“This day marks not only the end of two years of war, but the beginning of a new chapter,” Netanyahu told lawmakers, framing the ceasefire as both a moral and strategic necessity.

The speech was met with cautious optimism across Israel, with some hailing it as a long-awaited step toward stability, while others voiced skepticism about whether the peace deal can endure.

For now, Netanyahu’s pledge signals a rare moment of unity in a region long defined by division, as Israel and its allies look to turn a ceasefire into a lasting peace.