As Trump celebrates 'peace' in the Middle East, experts focus on next steps
After months of gridlock, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza came together in a matter of days after a deft maneuver — or perhaps a misunderstanding — by President Donald Trump that boxed in the two adversaries.

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5 developments- Oct 6, 2025Trump pushes Israel, Hamas to brink of Gaza peace deal: What to know
- Oct 10, 2025At a key moment in talks that led to the Gaza ceasefire deal, Trump refused to take no for an answer
- Oct 11, 2025Trump says ‘for the most part, there is consensus’ on next stages of Gaza ceasefire plan – live
- Oct 12, 2025Trump is in Israel to tout a ceasefire he believes could foster lasting Middle East peace
- Oct 14, 2025As Trump celebrates 'peace' in the Middle East, experts focus on next steps
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9 viewpointsAs Trump celebrates 'peace' in the Middle East, experts focus on next steps
Trump’s insistence produced a ceasefire in Gaza. Now he hopes it will end the war
Trump takes a victory lap as Gaza peace deal is signed: From the Politics Desk
Trump arrives in Israel to tout a ceasefire he believes could foster lasting Middle East peace
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14 viewpointsTrump’s ‘shock and awe’ foreign policy achieved a breakthrough in Gaza – but is it sustainable?
Trump is in Israel to tout a ceasefire he believes could foster lasting Middle East peace
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11 viewpointsTrump's Israel-Hamas deal sets stage for new overtures to Iran and Russia, if they want it
Bill Clinton: President Trump and Others ‘Deserve Great Credit’ for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal
2 Former Democrat Presidents Give Trump Credit for Israel-Hamas Peace Deal
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