The long-running conflict between Israel and Hamas has entered a new chapter after both sides agreed to a ceasefire, a deal that has already triggered widespread reactions across the Middle East and beyond.
In Israel, senior political leaders including opposition figures and the country’s president praised the agreement and credited Donald Trump’s diplomatic efforts as pivotal in securing the truce. The opposition leader said Trump’s contribution to peace “outweighs that of anyone else at present,” while also acknowledging the roles of the prime minister, the military, and the families of hostages who kept international attention focused on the crisis.
Israel’s president went further, declaring that Trump’s initiative made him “worthy of the Nobel Peace Prize.” Analysts suggest such statements reflect not only gratitude but also a recognition of Washington’s renewed influence in Middle Eastern diplomacy.
Celebrations in Gaza
On the other side of the border, the ceasefire announcement sparked jubilation in Gaza, where thousands poured into the streets. Residents clapped, sang, and danced, with many describing the moment as the beginning of a new life after years of devastation. One woman, who had lived in a tent for 15 months after her home was destroyed, said she wept tears of joy upon hearing the news, calling it “a rebirth.”
A Fragile but Significant Step
While the ceasefire is being hailed as a milestone for peace, experts caution that lasting stability will require deeper political agreements and trust-building measures. Past truces have often collapsed under renewed violence, and observers warn that without structural solutions, the region could slide back into conflict.
Still, the deal represents the most substantial breakthrough in years. If it holds, it could reshape the trajectory of the Israeli Palestinian conflict and bolster Trump’s claim that his administration has delivered a durable peace framework
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