The Gonzo Brilliance of Trump’s Gaza Diplomacy

Whereas ‘international opinion’ believed we had to cut off Israel, Trump armed the Jewish state, bombed Iran, and squeezed Qatar to bring Hamas to heel.

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President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, D.C., May 12, 2025.

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The “cease-fire now” crowd finally got its cease-fire, although not the way it hoped.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to stop the fighting in Gaza, while the terror group will release all Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

Rich Lowry

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Rich Lowry

Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.

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