Former President Donald Trump has been praised by some political opponents and figures from across the aisle for helping broker a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Under this deal, Hamas released the last 20 living Israeli hostages, while Israel agreed to free over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners. Trump framed the agreement as a historic turning point, calling for diplomacy over warfare and signaling ambitions for long‑term stability in the region.

Some prominent Democrats publicly acknowledged his role. Former President Bill Clinton said Trump and his team “deserve great credit” for sustaining the negotiations until a deal was reached, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer issued a statement calling the hostages’ return “an immense and overwhelming sigh of relief.” Others — including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Barack Obama — expressed support for the ceasefire and humanitarian relief, though they stopped short of explicitly crediting Trump.

Yet the agreement’s durability remains uncertain. Trump cautioned that the future is unpredictable but pledged continued U.S. involvement.  Meanwhile, questions linger over compliance (such as Hamas returning the bodies of deceased hostages), whether Israel will fully withdraw, and how reconstruction and governance in Gaza will proceed.