In a stunning political twist, former President Donald Trump received unexpected praise from longtime critics Hillary Clinton and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer after brokering a historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas. Signed in Cairo, the Trump-negotiated agreement ends nearly two years of brutal conflict in Gaza. It includes a full ceasefire, Israeli troop withdrawal, and the supervised release of hostages on both sides.
Clinton called the deal “an extraordinary achievement,” crediting Trump’s persistence in diplomacy, while Schumer said it could become “one of the most important foreign policy milestones in decades.” The pact, facilitated with Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey, outlines a multi-phase plan: ceasefire enforcement, troop withdrawal, and Gaza’s reconstruction with U.S. and international funding.
Global reactions were largely positive, with leaders from the U.N., Europe, and even Iran cautiously welcoming the agreement. In Washington, rare bipartisan unity emerged, as many acknowledged Trump’s unconventional but effective diplomacy in achieving a long-elusive Middle East peace.