President Trump in remarks Tuesday expressed hope for peace between the Israelis and Palestinians.

"Today, let us pray for that peace and for a more hopeful future across the Middle East," Trump said at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem.

"There are those who present a false choice. They say that we must choose between supporting Israel and supporting Arab and Muslim nations in the region. That is completely wrong."

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Trump said we know both Israelis and Palestinians seek "lives of hope for their children."

"And we know that peace is possible if we put aside the pain and disagreements of the past and commit together to finally resolving this crisis," he said.

"I am personally committed to helping Israelis and Palestinians achieve a peace agreement."

Trump further said the Palestinians are "ready to reach for peace" and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "wants peace."

"Making peace will not be easy. We all know that," Trump said. "Both sides will face tough decisions. But with determination, compromise and the belief that peace is possible, Israelis and Palestinians can make a deal."

His comments mirror those delivered earlier in the day, when the president said he is "committed to trying to achieve a peace agreement between the Israelis and the Palestinians."

"I intend to do everything I can to help them achieve that goal," he said during remarks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.

"President Abbas assures me he is ready to work towards that goal in good faith, and Prime Minister Netanyahu has promised the same. I look forward to working with these leaders towards a lasting peace."