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Trump Declares End to Middle East War, Ceasefire Achieved

12/22/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared the end of the Middle East war in December 2025 after brokering a ceasefire in Gaza.
The ceasefire emerged as Israel and Hamas reassessed their interests, with Israel facing domestic discontent and Hamas suffering significant losses.
The United States must lead efforts to build a capable Palestinian security force.
The Trump administration's plan is comprehensive but requires effective implementation to be considered historic.

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U.S. President Donald Trump declared the end of the Middle East war in December 2025 after brokering a ceasefire in Gaza.
The ceasefire emerged as Israel and Hamas reassessed their interests, with Israel facing domestic discontent and Hamas suffering significant losses.
The United States must lead efforts to build a capable Palestinian security force.
The Trump administration's plan is comprehensive but requires effective implementation to be considered historic.