Trump’s Fragile Mideast Peace Deal Faces Its Moment of Truth (2)

Oct. 12, 2025, 9:33 PM UTC

President Donald Trump will look to seal the biggest diplomatic achievement of his second term when he travels to the Middle East to herald a deal ending the Israel-Hamas war and greet hostages emerging from two years of subjugation.

The fragile ceasefire stands as a major test of Trump’s dealmaking abilities, one that would bolster his goal of being remembered as a peacemaker, if it lasts. The president’s team is betting his personal guarantees — and the watchful eye of the US military — can hold together the pact. Trump plans stops Monday in Israel and Egypt to celebrate the ...

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