President Donald Trump’s closest inner circle, including Jared and Ivanka Kushner, are joining him for his historic trip to secure peace between Israel and Gaza.

Arriving in Israel on Monday, Trump is set to address the Knesset and later participate in a peace ceremony in Egypt, marking the Israel-Hamas ceasefire alongside Middle Eastern leaders.

Joining the president on this significant diplomatic endeavor are not only senior members of his administration but also his close personal advisors.

Among those accompanying him are U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, pivotal in crafting the Gaza peace plan, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

Trump compared Witkoff to former Nixon-era Secretary of State Henry Kissinger during his speech in the Knesset. Witkoff appeared emotional while accepting the president’s praise. 

‘Steve started this all by himself. I call him Henry Kissinger, who doesn’t leak — Steve doesn’t leak,’ Trump said in the Knesset. ‘Everybody loves him — on this side, on the other side — because he’s a great negotiator and a great guy.’

The president went to praise Rubio, who is regarded as one of the most effective members of his cabinet, as the ‘greatest secretary of state in history.’

‘Marco will go down — I mean this — as the greatest Secretary of State in the history of the United States. I believe that — I believe it.’

Jared and Ivanka Kusher, who have since left politics during Trump’s second term, joined him for his historic visit to Israel

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is recognized by President Donald Trump as he speaks to the Knesset on Monday. Flanking Rubio is Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on his left, and ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee, on his right is White House chief of staff Susie Wiles

Trump praised Steve Witkoff by comparing him to the late Secretary of State Henry Kissinger 

The president said Marco Rubio will be remembered as the greatest secretary of state in U.S. history for his work to secure peace between Israel and Hamas

Trump was also accompanied by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and his loyal ‘ice maiden’ White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.

The president’s top communication advisers were also seen with Trump on Air Force One, including White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Trump spokesperson Margo Martin.

Trump praised Ivanka during his speech in the Knesset by mentioning her conversation to Judaism. 

‘Let me also give a very special thanks to someone who truly loves Israel, in fact loves it so much that my daughter converted,’ the president said. 

‘Bibi, you do know this was not in the cards for me. She is so happy and he is so happy – at least I think they’re happy. If they’re not we have a big story,’ Trump joked while discussing her marriage to Jared.

‘No, they have a great marriage and they get along great. They’re best friends and have a very special relationship.’

While the president was speaking, a protest briefly broke out during Trump’s remarks as a Knesset member banged on his desk and began shouting. The activists were swiftly removed from the room.

Trump played it off swiftly by joking about how ‘efficient’ the security was in dealing with the rabble-rousers.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan ‘Raizin’ Caine is recognized as President Donald Trump speaks to the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, Monday

Hegseth acknowledges applause at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, on Monday

Trump received a standing ovation while addressing Israeli politicians inside the Knesset

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana invited Trump to address Israel’s main legislative body during his visit to oversee a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas that he brokered.

‘You, President Donald J. Trump, are a colossus,’ Ohana proclaimed as Trump sat next to him in the Knesset. ‘Thousands of years from now, the Jewish people will remember you.’