9 A.M. Monday! Trump Lands in Israel for Short Visit—But You Won't Believe What He Snubs

US President Donald Trump is slated to arrive in Israel on Monday for a rapid visit centered on addressing the Israeli parliament, Channel 12 reported this morning, providing new details on the highly anticipated, but logistically constrained, trip.

The visit comes immediately following the ratification of a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, a development that prompted the organization of the high-stakes diplomatic mission.

A Formal Welcome and Knesset Address

According to the report, President Trump’s aircraft is scheduled to touch down at Ben Gurion Airport shortly after 9 a.m. on Monday. Following a formal arrival ceremony, the President will forgo other stops and head directly to Jerusalem.

The primary event on the schedule is a major address before the Knesset, the Israeli parliament. The speech is strategically timed to occur before the onset of the Simchat Torah holiday, which begins Monday evening.

Time Constraints Force Shortened Itinerary

Channel 12 notes that the President's trip will be extremely brief, largely due to the challenges of organizing the visit on such short notice. Trump's arrival on Monday, rather than the originally hoped-for Sunday, curtailed the available time.

The report also reveals a significant scheduling casualty: President Trump will not have time to stop by Hostages Square in Tel Aviv. This cancellation is a disappointment for the families of the hostages, who had publicly expressed their wish for the President to visit the emotional center of their advocacy effort.

Following his address at the Knesset, President Trump is expected to return promptly to the airport for his departure, completing the focused, high-speed diplomatic mission.