U.S. President Donald Trump embarked on a whirlwind trip to the Middle East on Monday to cement the end of the war between Israel and Hamas, and to reaffirm his ambitions to usher in peace between the two.

His stops included the Israeli Knesset in Jerusalem and a global summit in Egypt — all while Hamas and Israel underwent a long-awaited prisoner and hostage swap as part of the ceasefire that paused the violent conflict.

Monday was a day, marked by celebration, relief — and some skepticism. Here's everything you may have missed.

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Trump visits Israel

Trump visited Israel early in the day to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas.

He gave a speech at the Knesset, calling the day "a new dawn for the Middle East."

Israeli lawmakers chanted Trump’s name and gave him several standing ovations. Some people in the audience wore red hats that resembled his “Make America Great Again” caps, although these versions said “Trump, The Peace President.”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed Trump as “the greatest friend Israel has ever had in the White House,” and he promised to work with him going forward.

“Mr. President, you are committed to this peace. I am committed to this peace,” Netanyahu said. “And together, Mr.