Trump Hails Israel–Hamas Ceasefire as “A Victory for Peace and Strength”

 WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 21, 2025

President Donald Trump on Monday addressed reporters at the White House, celebrating the recent ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, which he said was achieved through “tough diplomacy, strong leadership, and America’s unmatched resolve.”

Standing alongside Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and senior foreign policy aides, Trump declared the truce “a turning point for peace in the Middle East,” emphasizing that his administration’s firm approach had compelled both sides to agree to halt hostilities.

> “We brought them together when nobody thought it was possible,” Trump said. “This ceasefire shows what happens when America leads from a position of strength, not weakness.”

According to administration officials, the ceasefire—brokered earlier this month with mediation from Egypt and Qatar—includes provisions for humanitarian aid deliveries into Gaza, prisoner exchanges, and preliminary talks toward demilitarizing the region.

While the truce has largely held, sporadic violations have been reported. Israeli officials accused Hamas of firing rockets in southern Israel over the weekend, prompting limited retaliatory airstrikes.

Trump, however, downplayed fears of escalation.

> “We’re monitoring every step. Hamas knows the consequences if they break this deal. We want peace, but we’re fully prepared to act if necessary,” he said.

International responses have been mixed.

The United Nations praised the agreement as “a vital opportunity to prevent further bloodshed,” while European Union leaders urged both parties to “move beyond temporary truces toward lasting peace.”

In Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed cautious optimism, saying his government was “ready to honor the agreement” but would “not hesitate to defend its citizens.”

Meanwhile, humanitarian organizations are racing to deliver medical supplies and food into Gaza as part of the ceasefire’s humanitarian component. Aid convoys began entering through the Rafah crossing over the weekend, though officials say the flow remains below target.

President Trump concluded his address with a message aimed directly at both sides:

> “Peace is possible. It takes courage, strength, and the will to put people first. This agreement proves that when America leads, the world listens.”

For now, the world watches closely as the truce enters its third week — a fragile but hopeful pause in one of the world’s most enduring conflicts.