Meanwhile, the sister of holocaust victim whose album was gifted to Trump was moved to tears after Trump after the Netanyahus embraced her.דבריו של טראמפ בספר הזיכרון ביד ושם: "כבוד גדול להיות פה עם כל החברים שלי. לעולם לא נשכח!" (בני טייטלבוים) #טראמפ_כאן pic.twitter.com/ZqKh0GMrdg
— כאן ועכשיו (@kann_news) May 23, 2017
[1:37 p.m.] After Trump, it was Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's turn to take the podium. Netanyahu praised Trump for being the first American president who chose to include Israel on his first foreign trip."We remember the hatred towards Jews that consumed a defenseless people, we pledge never to be defenseless again... Israel must always be able to defend itself, by itself, against any threat.Netanyahu also addressed Trump's speech in Bethlehem earlier in the day; "Mr. President, today you called the terrorists 'Losers.' I know you agree with me that we need to make sure that they continue to lose.[1:34 p.m.] In a statement following the ceremony at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial, U.S. President Donald Trump called the holocaust a "savage crime against god and his children," and asserted that it is a "duty to mourn and honor every single life."Trump called Yad Vashem a "testament to the unbreakable spirit of the Jewish people."He went repeated the pledge to never again allow a holocaust to happen; "as long as we refuse to become bystanders to barbarians, then we know that goodness, peace, and justice will ultimately prevail."[1:15 p.m.] Trump and his family attend a memorial ceremony that includes singing by a local children's choir and the laying of a wreath on behalf of the US government.[1:06 p.m.] After laying a wreath at the memorial, Trump is expected to deliver a statement. He will also be receiving a unique gift from the institution.[1:03 p.m.] US President Donald Trump Arrives at Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial in Jerusalem.[12:48 p.m.] While waiting for the presidential convoy to arrive at Yad Vashem, Jpost reporter Tamara Zeive sets the tone:Members of the press and security personnel arrived at Yad Vashem hours before the anticipated arrival of US President Donald Trump at 13:00. While Yad Vashem officials expressed disappointment that the brevity of Trump's visit would not allow time for a tour of the history museum, they also expressed gratitude that he had made time in his tight schedule to participate in a ceremony in the Hall of Remembrance. Noting that Trump's visit to the Western Wall was even shorter yet still powerful, chairman of Yad Vashem Rabbi Yisrael Meir Lau said the visit, expected to take about half an hour, was enough to make a lasting impression. [12:40 p.m.] Ivanka Trump, in Israel with her father Tweets about Manchester attack.Sister of Holocaust victim moved to tears after replica of album she donated given to Trump and he+ Netanyahus embrace her #TrumpInIsrael pic.twitter.com/ojyvi7xwFS
— Tamara Zieve (@TZieve) May 23, 2017
We stand united with our friends in the UK, and our hearts and prayers are with the victims of this atrocious violence. #RoomForManchester
— Ivanka Trump (@IvankaTrump) May 23, 2017
[11:16 a.m.] President Trump says he intends to do everything he can to help the sides reach peace. he said that both Abbas and Netanyahu promised to do all they can too. He added that he looks forward to working on lasting peace with these leaders.Trump characterized his meeting with leaders of the Muslim world and Arab nations in Saudi Arabia as an "epic gathering." He said that the US is on hand to make the dream of peace possible for Jewish Muslim and Christian children. He said that Israeli-Palestinian peace could pave the way to a larger peace in the region and the world.[11:13 a.m.] US President Trump condemns UK attack: "our society can have no tolerance for this continuation of blood shed."Trump says the terrorists and their supporters must be driven out of society and the ideology must be "obliterated"[11:07 a.m.] In his speech in Bethlehem, Abbas reiterates the Palestinian Authority's support for a peaceful solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but slams the Israeli settlements and Israel's refusal to recognize a state of Palestine.Abbas says the problem is not a religious one, but a problem with the "occupation."Abbas also raises the issue of the Palestinian prisoners, calling on the Israeli government to treat them "humanely." [11:05 a.m.] Abbas offers condolences to the UK following last night's attack in Manchester[11:03 a.m.] Leaders beginning to deliver statements in Bethlehem[10:52 a.m.] INITIAL REPORT: MDA Sharon Region received a report of a man who had been stabbed on Herzel street in Netanya. MDA EMTs and paramedics are treating a man in mild condition with stab wounds, and the attacker, who is in moderate condition after being neutralized.[10:46 a.m.] WATCH: Not all the Children in Bethlehem are singing Trump's praisesTrump has made 5 public statements during trip. The phrase "2 state solution" has not yet passed his lips. #TrumpInIsrael #jpostontrump
— Herb Keinon (@HerbKeinon) May 23, 2017
[10:40 a.m.] US President Donald Trump gets the royal treatment in Bethlehem, listening to the American and Palestinian national anthems alongside PA President Mahmoud Abbas. Thereafter, Abbas introduced Trump to a number of Palestinian political and religious leaders.[10:35 a.m.] WATCH: Jpost Correspondent Eliyahu Kamisher caught this protest going on in Bethlehem.Schoolchildren chanting for Palestinian prisoners Nativity Church. #TrumpinIsrael pic.twitter.com/UWxz4ZMn0M
— Eliyahu Kamisher (@Eli_DovBear) May 23, 2017
[10:31 a.m.] The Jpost Pocket Guide to #trumpinisrael can help you keep up to date with today's visit plan.[10:25 a.m.] Protesters rallying for Palestinian prisoners' rights while Trump meets with Abbas in Bethlehem.[10:19] US President Donald Trump and PA President Mahmoud Abbas review the honor guard at the presidential palace in Bethlehem.[10:12 a.m.] First Video from Trump-Abbas meeting in BethlehemPrisoner protest at Nativity church #trumpinisrael pic.twitter.com/nOtHkH2YAk
— Eliyahu Kamisher (@Eli_DovBear) May 23, 2017
[10:06 a.m.] Jpost Correspondent Seth Frantzman asks about Trump's view from the motorcade#TrumpInIsrael The second day begins: Abbas and @realDonaldTrump shake hands as they start their meeting. Live >> https://t.co/PazUXqxwN0 pic.twitter.com/RsGNgRJK7k
— חדשות 10 (@news10) May 23, 2017
[9:59 a.m.] Jpost correspondent Adam Rasgon reports live from BethlehemTrump arrived in Bethlehem in a motorcade of some 60 cars. They convoy passed along the main road that connects Jerusalem and Bethlehem to the Palestinian Authority headquarters in Bethlehem.About 700 elite American-traineAs #Trump meets #Palestinians in #Bethlehem he will be close to the symbolic wall, Israel's security fence; #jpostontrump; will he see it? pic.twitter.com/HIj5po8Ivr
— Seth Frantzman (@sfrantzman) May 23, 2017