Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Late-Night Hosts Praise Trump for Middle East Ceasefire

10/15/2025

22 2 Full Breakdown

Summary

Story summary

Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert praised President Donald Trump for brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, leading to the release of all Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Kimmel said, "What a day for Donald Trump. He finally did something positive today."
Colbert echoed the sentiment, noting the situation's complexity.
Kimmel urged Trump to focus on peace rather than domestic actions.

History

Historical Context

The Camp David Accords, signed on September 17, 1978, by Egyptian President Anwar Sadat and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin, marked a pivotal peace agreement facilitated by U.S. President Jimmy Carter. This agreement led to Israel's withdrawal from the Sinai Peninsula and established a framework for future negotiations, significantly impacting regional dynamics and the Palestinian issue, which remains unresolved today.

1 of 2

Story summary

Late-night hosts Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert praised President Donald Trump for brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, leading to the release of all Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
Kimmel said, "What a day for Donald Trump. He finally did something positive today."
Colbert echoed the sentiment, noting the situation's complexity.
Kimmel urged Trump to focus on peace rather than domestic actions.

1 / 2