Trump Credits Adelson With Shaping Israel Policy in Knesset Address

President Trump addressed a special session of the Israeli Knesset on October 13, 2025, the first US presidential address to the Israeli parliament since 1995. During his remarks, Trump praised Miriam Adelson, who sat in the Knesset gallery, crediting her with shaping his views on Middle East policy including the Golan Heights and the return of hostages from Gaza. Trump joked that Adelson visits the White House more than anyone else and gestured to her $60 billion fortune.