Trump Celebrates Middle East Peace, Says ‘Impossible Achieved’/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ President Donald Trump announced the end of two years of war in Gaza, celebrating a U.S.-brokered peace deal as a historic turning point for the Middle East. Speaking in Egypt, Trump hailed the agreement as “achieving the impossible” and vowed continued efforts toward regional unity. The deal includes Israel’s withdrawal from Gaza frontlines and Hamas’ release of remaining hostages.
Trump Declares Middle East Peace: Quick Looks
- Trump signs historic Gaza peace agreement in Egypt
- Declares “at long last, we have peace in the Middle East”
- Hamas releases final 20 living hostages under truce
- Israel withdraws from key Gaza positions
- 20-point peace plan enters next negotiation phases
- Trump says region entering “a new beginning”
- Calls for expansion of the Abraham Accords
- Pakistan’s PM praises Trump, nominates him for Nobel Peace Prize
- Biden administration criticized for “failing to advance peace”
- Trump predicts broader Arab normalization with Israel
Trump Celebrates Middle East Peace, Says ‘Impossible Achieved’
Deep Look
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt — In a historic declaration, President Donald Trump celebrated the end of two years of bloodshed in Gaza, proclaiming the achievement of “peace in the Middle East” during a landmark summit in Egypt on Monday.
Standing before a hall of world leaders in Sharm el-Sheikh, Trump announced the signing of a comprehensive agreement that officially ends the Gaza war — a deal he described as the fulfillment of a decades-long dream for regional peace.
“At long last, we have peace in the Middle East, and it’s a very simple expression — peace in the Middle East,” Trump said. “We’ve heard it for many years, but nobody thought it could ever get there. And now we’re there.”
A Milestone in the Gaza Conflict
The announcement followed a weekend of major developments on the ground:
- Hamas released the final 20 living Israeli hostages, a key condition of the U.S.-brokered truce.
- Israel began withdrawing its frontline troops from Gaza after months of fighting.
The dual breakthrough — combining military de-escalation with humanitarian progress — set the stage for what Trump called “the new beginning for an entire beautiful Middle East.”
“This is the day that people across this region and around the world have been working, striving, hoping, and praying for,” he said. “With the historic agreement we have just signed, those prayers of millions have finally been answered. Together, we have achieved the impossible.”
The 20-Point Peace Plan
According to Trump, the newly signed peace accord is phase one of a broader 20-point peace framework that will roll out in multiple stages.
Phases two, three, and four are expected to include:
- Governance reform in Gaza under international supervision
- Disarmament of Hamas and other militias
- Humanitarian and reconstruction funding
- Security coordination across regional states
“All the momentum now is toward a great, glorious and lasting peace,” Trump said, adding that “fulfilling this 20-point plan together will be the crucial foundation for achieving that bright future.”
Global Reaction and Praise
The Sharm el-Sheikh summit drew over two dozen world leaders, all seeking to solidify the fragile truce and coordinate Gaza’s postwar recovery. During his speech, Trump invited Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to the podium, who praised Trump’s leadership.
“Today is one of the greatest days in contemporary history because peace has been achieved after untiring efforts led by President Trump, who is genuinely a man of peace,” Sharif said.
He added that Pakistan would nominate Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in brokering the deal.
Expanding the Abraham Accords
Trump linked the new peace agreement to his previous diplomatic achievement — the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and several Arab nations during his first term.
“We’re going to get a lot of people joining the Abraham Accords,” Trump said. “We have the four great nations that did it early on — and they stayed with it.”
During his administration, Bahrain, Morocco, Sudan, and the United Arab Emirates joined the accords, marking one of the most significant expansions of Arab-Israeli relations in decades.
He used the occasion to criticize the Biden administration, accusing it of neglecting the accords and failing to advance regional diplomacy.
“Then you had the Biden administration, which is the worst administration in the history of our country,” Trump said. “And obviously they did nothing on that — or on anything else.”
A Region Poised for Reconstruction
With the war’s end officially declared, international aid groups are preparing for an enormous reconstruction effort in Gaza, where cities have been reduced to rubble.
The deal’s framework includes commitments from the World Bank, Arab League, and multiple European nations to begin long-term redevelopment. Humanitarian corridors will reopen, and border crossings are expected to resume full operation in the coming weeks.
Trump called this the “beginning of a lasting peace built on strength, prosperity, and partnership.”
“We don’t have a Gaza, and we don’t have an Iran as an excuse anymore,” he said. “All the momentum now is toward peace.”
A Symbolic Moment in Sharm el-Sheikh
The event’s symbolism was not lost on observers. The Egyptian resort city, often dubbed the “City of Peace,” has hosted numerous Middle East negotiations over the decades — including summits under Hosni Mubarak and Bill Clinton.
Trump’s celebration marked what many described as a “modern Camp David moment”, signaling renewed optimism that regional diplomacy could overcome decades of division and war.
Trump to receive ‘Order of the Nile’
Trump commented on the award in his speech a few minutes later, saying:
“I’m deeply honored to receive from you Egypt’s highest state. Honor the order of the Nile. The Nile is so beautiful, so magnificent. It’s such a beautiful title.”
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