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JPost reporter Herb Keinon analysis of Trump"s Israel visit

pic.twitter.com/ZqKh0GMrdg דבריו של טראמפ בספר הזיכרון ביד ושם: "כבוד גדול להיות פה עם כל החברים שלי. לעולם לא נשכח!" (בני טייטלבוים) #טראמפ_כאן May 23, 2017

pic.twitter.com/ojyvi7xwFS Sister of Holocaust victim moved to tears after replica of album she donated given to Trump and he+ Netanyahus embrace her #TrumpInIsrael May 23, 2017

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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.

We stand united with our friends in the UK, and our hearts and prayers are with the victims of this atrocious violence. #RoomForManchester May 23, 2017



[11:49 a.m.] After departing Bethlehem, President Trump is now on his way to Jerusalem. His next stop is the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial. [11:24 a.m.] Some early analysis by Jpost Diplomatic Correspondent Herb Keinon on Twitter.

#jpostontrump Trump has made 5 public statements during trip. The phrase "2 state solution" has not yet passed his lips. #TrumpInIsrael 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 praises

pic.twitter.com/UWxz4ZMn0M Schoolchildren chanting for Palestinian prisoners Nativity Church. #TrumpinIsrael 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.

pic.twitter.com/nOtHkH2YAk Prisoner protest at Nativity church #trumpinisrael 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 Bethlehem

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The second day begins: Abbas and pic.twitter.com/RsGNgRJK7k The second day begins: Abbas and @realDonaldTrump shake hands as they start their meeting. Live >> https://t.co/PazUXqxwN0 May 23, 2017

[10:06 a.m.] Jpost Correspondent Seth Frantzman asks about Trump's view from the motorcade

As #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 May 23, 2017

[9:59 a.m.] Jpost correspondent Adam Rasgon reports live from Bethlehem

Trump 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-traine d Palestinian presidential guards were protecting the road, with about 2,000 officers in total present. In the main intersection of the city, about 100 Palestinians were observing the arrival of the President's convoy. [9:54 a.m.] Trump's motorcade enters West Bank City of Bethlehem. [9:50 a.m.] Ahead of the US president's meeting with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas, Jpost Correspondent Tovah Lazaroff asks Will Trump Speak of Two States in Bethlehem?



[9:40 a.m.] Trump heads from Jerusalem to Bethlehem to meet with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas A poster welcoming US President Donald Trump in Bethlehem, May 23, 2017 CLICK HERE to join the Jerusalem Post reporters in the conversation on Twitter #TrumpinIsrael Tweets

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.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"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."

US President Donald Trump concluded his lightening visit to Israel on Tuesday with a speech in which he did not mention moving the US embassy to Jerusalem, settlement construction or a Palestinian State.As part of his whirlwind trip to the Holy Land, Trump met Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas in Bethlehem on Tuesday morning before returning to Jerusalem for a brief visit at Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust museum and memorial. The American leader gave a concluding speech at the Israel Museum before departing the country for Rome in the late afternoon.