Two-year war in Gaza nears end, peace returns with Trump deal
On October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks killed nearly 1,200 Israelis and took many hostages in Gaza. The two-year Israeli counter-offensive that followed turned Gaza into a humanitarian disaster. Just as hopes of a ceasefire were fading, US President Donald Trump confirmed a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Hamas and Israel on October 9. Analysts say Trump's independent diplomacy, strategic relations with Israel and the Arab world, and personal influence have brought him this historic success, which the Biden administration could not do.
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