BREAKING: President Trump Declares the Israel-Hamas War “Over”
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE — President Donald Trump told reporters late Sunday night that the Israel-Hamas war “is over,” signaling what could be a pivotal turning point in one of the Middle East’s most protracted and devastating conflicts. Speaking to journalists aboard Air Force One, Trump said he was en route to the region “to oversee the first steps toward lasting peace.” His remarks came just hours after Israeli and Hamas officials reportedly agreed to a cease-fire deal brokered through U.S., Qatari, and Egyptian mediation.
“A New Dawn for the Middle East,” Trump Says
“The war is over. It’s finished,” Trump declared to a small pool of reporters, adding that “both sides have agreed to terms that will bring the killing to an end.” The President did not elaborate on the specifics of the agreement but confirmed he would meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and senior Palestinian officials upon landing.
The statement marks one of the most significant diplomatic moments of Trump’s presidency. The Israel-Hamas conflict, which reignited in 2023 following a deadly Hamas attack on Israeli soil, has left tens of thousands dead and displaced more than half of Gaza’s population. Despite multiple international efforts, a sustainable truce had eluded negotiators — until now.
“This is not just a cease-fire,” Trump said. “This is peace through strength. And the United States has stood firm to make it happen.” His choice of words echoed one of his long-standing foreign policy slogans, ‘peace through strength’, emphasizing America’s role as both mediator and power broker.
Behind the Scenes: Weeks of Secret Negotiations
According to U.S. officials familiar with the talks, the breakthrough came after a series of undisclosed meetings held in Doha, Cairo, and Tel Aviv over the past three weeks. The negotiations reportedly involved U.S. intelligence envoys, Qatari diplomats, and intermediaries from Egypt’s foreign ministry.
One senior administration official, speaking on background, said that both sides “had reached the point of exhaustion.” Hamas, heavily weakened by months of military pressure and mounting humanitarian crises, had been signaling a willingness to halt attacks, while Israel faced growing domestic pressure and international isolation.
“The Biden-era frameworks had failed,” the official added, “but this White House approached it differently — with dir
