White House Celebrates US-Brokered Middle East Agreement

The American president is heading to Israel and Egypt to mark a pivotal ceasefire arrangement between Israel and Hamas, seeing this as a transformative moment to reshape regional dynamics. Trump emphasizes the limited timeframe available to fundamentally alter Middle Eastern politics and restore productive Israeli-Arab relationships.
The visit occurs as Israel and Hamas navigate the complex early stages of implementing an ambitious peace framework intended to conclude the war that began with Hamas’s October 7, 2023, offensive. Trump suggests current opportunities stem from American support enabling Israel to effectively neutralize Iranian proxies throughout the region.
White House representatives highlight growing momentum driven by Arab and Muslim nations’ renewed commitment to resolving the decades-old Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Trump predicted successful reconstruction of Gaza, noting that regional powers possess sufficient wealth to accomplish this task with minimal economic impact.
Under the ceasefire’s opening phase, Hamas must release nearly four dozen hostages while Israel frees hundreds of Palestinian detainees. Humanitarian aid flows must increase significantly, and Israeli forces must reduce their Gaza presence. Following Friday’s Israeli withdrawal from specific areas, a 72-hour countdown began for Hamas to release captives.
Trump will deliver a speech to Israel’s Knesset before proceeding to Sharm el-Sheikh, where he and President el-Sissi will convene leaders from more than 20 countries. Yet uncertainty persists regarding postwar Gaza governance, reconstruction plans, and Hamas disarmament, with potential Israeli military action if demands aren’t satisfied.