Donald Trump Declares Gaza War Over, Confident Ceasefire Will Hold

Trump's Ceasefire Declaration and Confidence

• 🗣️ Donald Trump declared the Gaza war is "over" and expressed confidence that the ceasefire will hold.
• 🌍 He noted that for the first time, both Israelis and Muslim/Arab countries are cheering simultaneously, calling it an "honor to be involved."
• ⏳ Trump believes the ceasefire will hold because people are tired of the conflict, which he stated has been ongoing for centuries.

Post-Ceasefire Reconstruction and Peace Efforts

• 🏗️ Trump indicated that the process of removing damaged structures and clearing the "demolition site" in Gaza will start immediately.
• 🤝 He stated that a new governing body for peace will be established very quickly, with leaders from various countries eager to participate.
• 💬 Trump mentioned having received verbal guarantees from leaders, which he believes will be strongly held, contributing to the success of the peace efforts.

Hostage Release and Netanyahu Relationship

• 🤝 Trump confirmed that all 20 hostages are accounted for and may be released slightly early, noting that Qatar was instrumental in facilitating this.
• 👍 He described his relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu as "very good," mentioning that Netanyahu recently put him up for the Nobel Prize.
• 🇵🇸 Trump acknowledged that Qatar and its leader were very brave and played a crucial role in achieving the current situation.

Gaza Situation and Hostage Square

• 🕊️ A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas held for a third day, with expectations of hostage and prisoner releases.
• 🚶 Thousands of Palestinians traveled north, hopeful the ceasefire would end the war, with markets bustling despite the destruction.
• 🏠 Rescue workers warned of unexploded ordnance, and an estimated 300,000 tents are needed for displaced Gazans.
• 💔 Families in Tel Aviv's Hostages Square expressed mixed emotions, with some looking forward to finally grieving and moving on.