This day will go down in world history as a pivotal moment for Middle East peace. As Trump might say, “This is a big, big, big, no—the biggest peace deal in history!” Peace is breaking out all over the Middle East, and more and more countries are coming together to make it so. The world continues to watch and cheer as the hostages are reunited with their families. There are tears of joy and shouts of praise for President Trump.
Many are saying that President Trump is the only leader who could make this happen. But how did he make it happen? While this list isn’t exhaustive, here are 11 reasons President Trump was able to make peace possible:
- Any accomplishment like this starts with a strong personal commitment to make change happen. After surviving his attempted assassination, he has repeatedly made comments suggesting that God spared his life because there is more work for him to do. This theme has been a recurring part of his public remarks and fundraising messages since the shooting. What greater purpose could there be than Middle East peace.
- Trump watched President Joe Biden diminish America’s standing in the world. He wanted to return respect for our country and for the presidency. He promised to end wars, stop the killing of innocents, and bring peace to the Middle East and Ukraine. He had already negotiated peace in many conflicts, but none were more important than the one he shepherded on Monday.
- To pressure Hamas, Trump offered continued U.S. support to Israel and IDF forces who had surrounded Gaza City. He let Hamas know that they must accept peace or he would support Israel’s final plan to eliminate Hamas by force.
- Trump’s renewed focus on peace through strength and his willingness to kill terrorist leaders and launch Operation Hammer to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities showed Hamas leaders that he was not afraid to use our own military might.
- Trump was wise enough to reject the call for Palestinian statehood knowing that to do so would end any chance of Israel’s support for any peace plan.
- Trump used tariff negotiations to provide added incentives for Arab countries to cooperate with the peace plan. He fueled a positive vision of economic opportunity that garnered support from many in the region.
- Trump’s soft diplomacy had begun the process of selling many countries on supplying the security forces to bring order and stability to the people of Gaza and ensure the removal of Hamas control.
- Trump put together a great team. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and negotiators Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff were encouraged and empowered to deliver results. He made sure they were also recognized for their critical work.
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- Trump has built world support for a prosperous, peaceful vision of what Gaza can be and is working with world leaders to provide the funds and support to make it happen.
- Trump has been and continues to work with Arab countries and Israel to sign onto the Abraham Accord ensuring the security of Israel, a Board of Peace to help Gaza, and the dawn of a new Middle East.
- Finally, Trump is not a typical politician. He is a businessman who knows how to negotiate, think big, and deliver results instead of just making empty promises during campaigns. He is a man of action who knows the importance of delivering on his promises.
Trump has accomplished a lot, but there are certainly challenges that remain. Hamas has been given temporary policing authority in Gaza. Thousands of terrorist prisoners held in Israel have been released into Gaza. There are reports that some members of Hamas have been involved in killing people they consider traitors to the cause. Future negotiations with Hamas involve handing over the peacekeeping role within Gaza to a Board of Peace to promote order, public safety, and renewed regional prosperity.
For peace to last, Hamas must give up power. The Peace Summit in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, is a start to building international support for making that possible. Can hate be transformed into hope and peace? As former Israeli Prime Minister Golda Meir reportedly said decades ago, "Peace will come when the Arabs will love their children more than they hate us." The world hopes that this day is the start of making that come to pass.
Terry Paulson is a PhD psychologist, professional speaker, and author of The Optimism Advantage and his new political novel, The Summit. Contact him at terry@terrypaulson.com.
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