President Donald Trump announced that the war in Gaza has officially come to an end, declaring the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas “solid” and “going to hold.” Speaking aboard Air Force One while en route to Israel, Trump confirmed that after nearly two years of bloodshed, both sides have agreed to terms under the U.S.-brokered peace deal that includes a full cessation of hostilities, the release of all living hostages, and a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of Gaza.
“The war is over,” Trump said flatly. “People are tired of fighting. This ceasefire is strong, and it’s going to hold.” His comments come as the final 20 Israeli hostages were released and returned home, marking a breakthrough moment following months of U.S.-led negotiations. Trump credited his administration’s diplomatic pressure, as well as close coordination with Israel, Egypt, and Qatar, for what he called “a deal built on strength, not weakness.”
Under the agreement, Israel will maintain a security buffer along the Gaza border while Hamas is required to turn over all hostages, disarm its remaining militant units, and allow international monitors to oversee reconstruction efforts. In return, Israel is expected to release hundreds of Palestinian prisoners and permit expanded humanitarian aid under U.S. supervision.
Trump is expected to address Israel’s Knesset and later travel to Cairo for a regional summit aimed at reinforcing the ceasefire and ensuring that outside actors—particularly Iran—do not undermine the fragile peace.
Vice President JD Vance said the deal represents a turning point in U.S. foreign policy, proving that “peace through power works.” He emphasized that Trump’s no-nonsense approach forced both sides to make concessions, adding that “this is how America leads again—by making peace from a position of strength.”
While regional tensions remain high, early reports suggest quiet on both sides of the border, with Israeli and Palestinian civilians cautiously returning to normal life. Trump’s intervention, once dismissed as impossible, has now ended one of the most entrenched conflicts in the modern Middle East.
The post Trump Declares Gaza War Over, Says Ceasefire “Is Going To Hold” appeared first on Real News Now.
About Author
