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Trump Claims Credit for Fragile Global Ceasefires Amid Tensions

12/13/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed credit for resolving fragile ceasefires in Gaza, Cambodia, and between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Many of these agreements face challenges, with renewed violence reported shortly after signing.
Experts say Trump overstates ceasefires as peace deals and neglects long-term resolutions.
Normalization between Israel and several Arab nations has occurred, while tensions persist in Ukraine and between India and Pakistan.

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U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed credit for resolving fragile ceasefires in Gaza, Cambodia, and between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Many of these agreements face challenges, with renewed violence reported shortly after signing.
Experts say Trump overstates ceasefires as peace deals and neglects long-term resolutions.
Normalization between Israel and several Arab nations has occurred, while tensions persist in Ukraine and between India and Pakistan.