Foreign Policy

Trump’s Ceasefire in Israel: A Calculated Step or Fragile Facade?

By National Security Desk | October 13, 2025

President Trump claims victory in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, but is this fragile deal truly the dawn of lasting peace or just another temporary pause in a long-standing conflict that threatens American interests?

President Donald Trump's recent visit to Israel to celebrate the U.S.-brokered ceasefire with Hamas paints an optimistic picture of ending hostilities and opening a new chapter for Middle East peace. Yet beneath the surface, this agreement remains precarious—raising critical questions about Washington's real influence and long-term strategy in the region. Can This Ceasefire End a Conflict Decades in the Making? As Trump arrived amid cheers from Israeli supporters, he confidently declared, "The war is over." But how sustainable is a truce brokered after catastrophic violence and destruction on both sides? The ceasefire's first phase demands complex steps: releasing remaining hostages,...

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