US EditionHow Qatar became Trump’s key ally in his Middle East peace efforts
Qatar played a key role in mediating between Israel and Hamas, helping secure the release of hostages and advancing ceasefire talks, U.S. officials said.
- President Donald Trump visited Israel last week and addressed the Knesset on Oct. 13 as the final hostages held for over two years were returned.
- The Oct. 7 Hamas attacks set the crisis that drew intense attention, producing mass deaths and hostage-taking at a desert music festival.
- Trump's team personally met with families of hostages and victims who said they struggled to communicate with Israeli leaders, with Steve Witkoff, Trump's envoy to the region, lending an ear.
- Trump's success elevated his stature in Israel, with Amir Ohana calling him `a giant of Jewish history` after his role in negotiating hostage returns won him broad acclaim.
- Observers note questions about how long Trump will remain focused, with some citing a two-month window, as analysts say the key question is whether Trump will spend political capital in the Middle East.
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Column: Trump forged Middle East peace. How about fixing Congress next?
Defying the odds and expectations of many, President Donald Trump went to the Middle East last week and announced what many thought impossible — a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and, hopefully, a path to peace in the Middle East. As a part of getting both sides to agree to a ceasefire, they each had to give up the hostages and prisoners that had given them leverage in negotiations up until now. With Trump ostensibly leading the way, leaders …
TRIBUNE - If Donald Trump managed to impose a truce between Israel and Hamas, it is still early to shake the white flag, says Ran Halévi. According to the research director at the CNRS, the hope for reconstruction is real, but the disagreements remain.
Patricia Murphy: Trump forged Middle East peace. How about fixing Congress next?
Defying the odds and expectations of many, President Donald Trump went to the Middle East lastweek and announced what many thought was impossible — a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and, hopefully, a path to peace in the Middle East.
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