The deal struck by President Donald Trump that has led today to the release of Israeli hostages is a major accomplishment, for which Trump deserves credit and praise.
However, Trump is over the top in his belief that a new world has emerged in the Middle East, as if this arrangement solves all of the issues involving the Palestinians and Israel, and the reality that Hamas has not been totally dissolved.
So the likelihood is for future warfare and conflict, and more bloodshed down the road, if not immediately.
This is a sad situation, but is a realistic assessment.
So while Trump can be praised for what he has done, and it has made him popular in Israel, the reality is that it does not make up for the total destruction of American democracy and the rule of law at home in America.
Trump has been engaged with his sycophants in the Cabinet, in the MAGA Republican Congress, and in the Supreme Court, in undermining the Bill of Rights.
It is clearly well along toward establishment of an authoritarian Fascist government, that is nativist, racist, misgonynist, homophobic, and imperialist oriented on the world stage, with his threats toward Latin America, Canada, and NATO, and his creating tensions around the world with his crazy tariff policies.
As Trump Takes a Victory Lap, He Avoids Questions About What’s Next
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/13/world/middleeast/trump-victory-lap-whats-next.html
White House’s Attention Switches to Ukraine With Zelensky Due in Washington on Friday
https://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/israel-hamas-gaza-hostage-peace-deal/card/white-house-s-attention-switches-to-ukraine-with-zelensky-due-in-washington-on-friday-zJf0KvmjejhdObksTjVN?mod=author_content_page_1_pos_2
It is an accomplishment, no doubt. But how long will the “peace” last. What actually was signed in Egypt. Trump’s involvement is more than altruistic. He focused more on rebuilding Gaza than peace. He was caught on a hot mic talking to the Indonesian President about finding a better site and to “talk to Eric”. This is more a Teapot Dome angle than an Iron Dome angle. Netanyahu still talks about destroying in Gaza. Doesn’t sound like something that will be long term. I hope I am wrong.
After Israeli Withdrawal, Hamas Launches Violent Crackdown on Rivals in Gaza
https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/hamas-gaza-israel-withdrawal-33d69b55?mod=hp_lead_pos7
Israeli military says one of the bodies handed over by Hamas is not that of a hostage.
https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-hamas-hostages-ceasefire-10-15-2025-435b7d15bc971f902d4dda967e4a609a
‘Cruellest forms of torture’: freed Palestinians describe horrors of Israeli jail.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/14/freed-palestinians-describe-horrors-of-israeli-jail
Released Israeli hostages give accounts of torture, torment and extraordinary danger.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/14/released-israeli-hostages-speak-of-torture-torment-and-co-existence
Hamas says all reachable hostage bodies recovered amid Israel threat to resume Gaza fighting.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/16/hamas-hostage-bodies-recovered-amid-israel-gaza-fighting-ceasefire-deal
Public executions. Hunting rival gangs. Hamas seeks to regain control of Gaza by force.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/15/gaza-hamas-control-clans-ceasefire/
Trump warns Hamas ‘we will have no choice but to go in and kill them’ if bloodshed persists in Gaza.
https://apnews.com/article/trump-middle-east-wars-gaza-israel-hamas-cfa0bad6105c216ff1b063a4eb1c58ba
Infectious diseases in Gaza ‘spiralling out of control’, says WHO.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2025/oct/17/israel-gaza-ceasefire-hostages-hamas-benjamin-netanyahu-middle-east-latest-news-updates
Israel accuses Hamas of attacking Israeli forces in Gaza in first major test of ceasefire.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/19/world/israel-hamas-gaza-ceasefire-test-intl