Former US Presidents Biden and Clinton Praise Trump's Efforts in Securing Gaza Truce

 

Former US Presidents Joe Biden and Bill Clinton have lauded Donald Trump and his administration for successfully mediating ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, marking the end of over two years of violence that followed the October 7, 2023 attacks.

 

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Reflecting on how the Hamas assault reignited a cycle of destruction, Bill Clinton described the conflict's human toll as "heartbreaking and nearly impossible to comprehend." He expressed relief that peace talks had yielded results, saying, "I'm thankful that a ceasefire is now in place, the final hostages have been released, and humanitarian assistance isreaching Gaza Clinton also acknowledged the

 

collaborative diplomatic efforts that led to the truce, noting that "President Trump, his administration, Qatar, and other regional players deserve significant credit for staying engaged until an agreement was achieved." He emphasized the need for Israel, Hamas, and their international partners to transform this "fragile opportunity" into a lasting peace built on "security and dignity for both Palestinians

 

and Israelis."

 

Sharing a similar sentiment, Biden commended Trump's team for pushing the ceasefire through, stating that the path to the deal "was far from easy." In a statement, he wrote, "My administration worked tirelessly to bring hostages home, provide aid to Palestinians, and help end the fighting. I appreciate President Trump and his team for their persistence in finalizing this renewed ceasefire Biden further expressed optimism that, with global support, the Middle East could now "move toward a future where Israelis and Palestinians share peace, dignity, and security."

 

The rare bipartisan appreciation from Biden and the Clintons highlights the significance of Trump's 20-point peace initiative, which began with the ceasefire and the exchange of hostages and detainees on Monday.

 

Adding to the praise, former Secretary of State and Trump's one-time presidential opponent Hillary Clinton also applauded the peace efforts. Speaking to CBS, she said, "I sincerely commend President Trump and his administration," crediting him for bringing Israel to the negotiating table after years of deadlockTrump's mediation efforts have drawn recognition not only from his domestic rivals but also from international leaders. Among them, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has commended the US President's role in resolving one of the most violent conflicts in recent memory.