As tens of thousands of Israelis crowded what has become known as Hostages Square in Tel Aviv on Saturday, a large black banner was unfurled. From above bright yellow lettering reads, “Nobel President Trump.”
It was unabashed praise for the U.S. president who didn’t win the prestigious peace prize after publicly campaigning for it, and who many Israelis credit for pushing through a ceasefire that promises the return of the remaining 48 hostages still in Gaza, 20 of whom are believed to be alive.
“We believe that he really worked hard for peace … and we are waiting to thank him,” said Miriam Ben Yehuda, who spoke to CBC News from Sderot, Israel
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