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How did Donald Trump get a ceasefire deal?

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Donald Trump secured the Gaza ceasefire deal through intense negotiations, diplomatic pressure, and cooperation with regional partners. The agreement includes a ceasefire, hostage and prisoner exchanges, and partial Israeli withdrawal. Trump's team, including Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner, played key roles, and the deal was brokered with help from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.

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  • U.S. envoy Steve Whitkoff praised President Trump for the ceasefire, receiving cheers. 14s
  • Whitkoff was booed when he commended Prime Minister Netanyahu's involvement. 38s
  • Jared Kushner highlighted the ceasefire's impact on Israeli and Gazan families. 54s
  • Hostage relatives credited the U.S. administration for the deal and expressed relief. 1m 21s
  • President Trump is expected to visit Israel, address the Knesset, and meet released captives. 1m 49s
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U.S. envoy booed for praising Netanyahu at Tel Aviv rally
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Al Jazeera
13 hours ago
U.S. envoy booed for praising Netanyahu at Tel Aviv rally

U.S. envoy Steve Whitkoff praised Trump for refusing to give up on peace, receiving cheers, and hostages' relatives credited the U.S. administration for securing the agreement.

Does the Gaza deal mean the two-year-old war is over?
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Reuters
2 days ago
Does the Gaza deal mean the two-year-old war is over?

The deal is the first phase of Trump's peace initiative, involving a ceasefire, hostage exchange, and partial Israeli withdrawal, brokered in Egypt.

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Euronews
2 days ago
Israeli cabinet approves Trump's plan for Gaza ceasefire

Prime Minister Netanyahu announced the ceasefire after meetings with U.S. Envoy Steve Whitkoff and Jared Kushner, crediting Trump's extraordinary help for the deal.

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CBC News
3 days ago
Trump wins praise, even from critics, for Israel-Hamas peace deal

Trump increased pressure on Israel and promised regional partners greater U.S. cooperation to get Hamas to agree, leading to bipartisan praise for his efforts.

Trump says Israel hostages to be freed early next week
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Reuters
3 days ago
Trump says Israel hostages to be freed early next week

Representatives of Israel and Hamas signed the agreement in Sharm el-Sheikh, with fighting to cease, Israeli withdrawal, and hostages exchanged for prisoners.

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Gaza ceasefire deal brings hope after years of death and devastation

The deal, backed by Trump and regional powers, is seen as a breakthrough after failed negotiations, allowing for humanitarian aid and rebuilding.

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