Washington/Jerusalem, Oct. 13 — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday declared that the war between Israel and Hamas has come to an end, as he departed on a critical diplomatic mission to Israel and Egypt aimed at reinforcing the fragile ceasefire and launching the reconstruction of Gaza.
“The war is over. Okay? You understand that?” President Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One when asked if he was confident the fighting had ended.
Pressed further on whether he believed the truce would hold, Trump expressed optimism.
“I think it’s going to hold. There are a lot of reasons why it’s going to hold. But I think people are tired of it. It’s been centuries... people are tired of it,” he said.
The President emphasized that humanitarian priorities would lead the next phase of engagement in Gaza but pledged swift progress on rebuilding efforts.
“You have to get people taken care of first, but it’s going to start essentially immediately. Over the years, it’ll look very good. It’s got the first real chance it’s had in centuries,” Trump said.
Trump’s comments came shortly after his departure for Israel and Egypt to mark the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas. The accord represents the first phase of what is being termed the “Trump Agreement,” an ambitious plan designed to end the conflict sparked by Hamas-led attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023.
According to the White House, momentum is growing as several Arab and Muslim nations express renewed determination to resolve the long-standing Israeli–Palestinian conflict, while simultaneously strengthening ties with Washington.
The initial phase of the agreement calls for the release of the remaining 48 hostages held by Hamas — including about 20 believed to be alive — in exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners detained in Israel. It also mandates a significant increase in humanitarian aid to Gaza and a partial withdrawal of Israeli troops from major urban areas.
On Friday, Israeli forces completed their pullback from parts of Gaza, triggering a 72-hour window under the deal for Hamas to release the Israeli hostages.
During his trip, Trump is scheduled to address the Knesset, Israel’s parliament — a rare honor last extended to President George W. Bush in 2008. Following his visit to Israel, the President will travel to Egypt, where he and President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi will co-chair a peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh. The summit will bring together leaders from over 20 nations to discuss pathways toward lasting stability in Gaza and the wider Middle East.
The war has left Israel facing growing international isolation and allegations of genocide, which it strongly denies. The International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defense minister, while the United Nations’ top court continues to review a genocide case filed by South Africa.
As Trump embarks on his most consequential Middle East mission yet, global attention now turns to whether his ceasefire deal can hold — and whether this moment marks the beginning of a new chapter in one of the world’s most enduring conflicts.
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