Peter Doocy Reports on Trump-Brokered Gaza Peace Deal from White House

Historic Announcement and a Private Note

• 📜 A private note, handwritten by Secretary Rubio and handed to President Trump, revealed the urgency of announcing a Middle East peace deal.
• ✍️ The note stated, "Very close. We need you to approve a truth social post soon so you can announce the deal."
• 🎙️ President Trump acknowledged receiving the note, stating, "I was just given a note by the Secretary of State saying that we're very close to a deal in the Middle East and they're going to need me uh pretty quickly."
• 🚨 Trump remarked, "That never happens here," highlighting the unusual nature of the situation.

Gaza Conflict and Hostages

• 💔 Despite numbers from Hamas being untrustworthy, tens of thousands have been killed in the war, with several dozen hostages still missing.
• 🤝 President Trump stated that all hostages are expected to return by Monday.
• 🕊️ He expressed optimism for peace, stating, "I think you're going to see people getting along and you'll see Gaza being rebuilt."
• 💰 Trump mentioned the formation of a "council of peace" and highlighted the potential for wealthy countries to contribute to rebuilding efforts.

Economic Redevelopment and Vision

• 🏗️ The core theme of the peace deal is economic, focusing on the redevelopment of Gaza.
• 🏖️ Trump envisions Gaza as the "Riviera of the Middle East" and plans to use his real estate development experience to transform the city.
• 🚧 Acknowledging the extensive destruction, the plan involves years of work to clear debris and rebuild.
• ⚔️ The deal aims to encourage fighters to lay down arms after generations of conflict.

Contextualizing the War and Trump's Role

• ⏳ The war began two years ago when Hamas launched attacks on October 7th, coinciding with Joe Biden's interview with Special Counsel Robert Her.
• 🌍 The world has significantly changed since the war's inception.
• ✅ Trump is credited with brokering an end to an eighth global conflict since returning to office.
• 🌐 All parties, including Hamas, Egypt, Qatar, and Israel, reportedly agree that Trump was instrumental in bringing about this peace agreement.