President Trump on Monday arrived in Israel, saying he wants to reaffirm the "unbreakable bond" between the U.S. and Israel.

During remarks at an airport ceremony in Tel Aviv, the president said Israel has built a "strong, resilient, determined and prosperous nation."

"Now we must work together to build a future where the nations of the region are at peace and all of our children can grow, and grow up strong and grow up free from terrorism and violence," he said.

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Trump said during his travels in recent days that he has found "new reasons for hope."

"We have before us a rare opportunity to bring security and stability and peace to this region and to its people," Trump said in his remarks.

"Defeating terrorism and creating a future of harmony, prosperity and peace. But we can only get there working together. There is no other way."

Trump concluded his remarks saying: "We love Israel. We respect Israel. And I send your people the warmest greetings from your friend and ally, all of the people in the United States of America. We are with you."

Israel is the second stop of Trump's first foreign trip. The president has meetings scheduled later Monday with Israeli President Reuven Rivlin and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The president and first lady Melania Trump are also expected to visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre and the Western Wall in Jerusalem.