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On Thursday, a potentially historic agreement between Israel and Hamas began to take shape. The deal, brokered by President Trump, secures the exchange of all Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. We ended the war in Gaza and really, on a much bigger basis, created peace. And I think it's going to be a lasting peace, hopefully an everlasting peace.
The other significant aspect that has been agreed to is that Israeli forces are going to withdraw from parts of the Gaza Strip. Now, it's important to say they are still going to be occupying. And that's another very significant point in this deal.
The Trump administration's open support for the IDF led to Hamas's allies realizing that Israel would not be forced to accept the risk of its own survival. This shift in policy was crucial in changing the dynamics of the conflict.
The moral clarity in understanding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been lost by some. The Israelis showed tremendous restraint in warfare, despite the sadism of Hamas terrorists.
The war for many Western critics of Israel was more about winning the PR battle than actual military victory. Their silence or downplaying of the peace deal reveals their true priorities.
Israel released thousands of terrorists, including those with life sentences, in exchange for hostages during the war. This was a temporary measure that didn't stop the conflict.
The release of hostages and the celebrations in Israel and Gaza show the relief and joy after years of conflict. It's incredible to see the young people who suffered so much finally celebrating.
The release of hostages and the end of Hamas' rule in Gaza are key objectives for Israel.
Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement for the release of Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners, a breakthrough that could be a crucial step toward an end to the two-year war in Gaza.
Israel's done an amazing job of defanging its enemies from Hezbollah to the Houthis to Syria, you know, we could go down the list, Iran, there's going to be lingering greater resentments.