In a rare moment of bipartisan acknowledgment, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton praised former President Donald Trump for his administration’s success in brokering a peace deal aimed at resolving the long-standing conflict in Gaza. During an interview with CBS News 24/7, Clinton commended both Trump and Arab leaders for their commitment to the “20-point plan” that laid out a framework for what she described as “the day after” — the period following the end of hostilities. Her comments came shortly after Hamas unexpectedly agreed to Trump’s peace proposal, a development that has raised cautious optimism about bringing an end to the two-year conflict in the Gaza Strip. Clinton’s remarks signaled an unusual show of unity across political lines over one of the most intractable issues in the Middle East.
The peace agreement, which has received widespread approval from both Israelis and Gazans, outlines several key measures designed to secure a lasting resolution. Under the terms of the deal, Hamas is to be fully disarmed, while an international coalition will form a transitional governing body to oversee Gaza’s administration. One of the agreement’s most notable provisions includes the release of the remaining 48 Israeli hostages, scheduled as early as the coming Monday. Additionally, the plan calls for a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces and identifies the establishment of an independent Palestinian state as a long-term aspiration, though the details of that goal remain undefined. The deal represents one of the most significant diplomatic breakthroughs in recent years and has been cautiously welcomed by various international actors.
Clinton, who has long advocated for a two-state solution dating back to her tenure as Secretary of State under President Barack Obama, emphasized the importance of ensuring compliance with the deal’s terms. She called on the Trump administration and the broader international community to play an active role in guaranteeing that both Israel and Gaza adhere to the agreement. Speaking to CBS, she urged global cooperation to sustain the fragile progress, saying that the world must unite “in a great global commitment to bring peace, security, stability, and a better future to the Middle East.” Clinton’s measured support reflected her broader belief in multilateral diplomacy, even while crediting her former political rival for advancing a process she had long championed.
In her interview, Clinton also praised the Trump administration for its strategic approach in bringing Israel back to the negotiating table after peace talks in Qatar were disrupted by renewed violence. She described Trump’s move to reengage Israel following its strikes on Hamas leadership as a decisive and necessary step that reopened diplomatic channels. According to Clinton, the administration effectively marshaled the influence of key regional powers, including Qatar, to pressure both sides toward compromise. Her comments underscored an acknowledgment that, despite deep partisan divides in U.S. politics, diplomatic success in the Middle East requires pragmatic leadership and a willingness to engage adversaries directly.
Clinton was not the only high-profile Democrat to recognize Trump’s success in ending the Gaza war. Jake Sullivan, national security advisor under President Joe Biden, cautiously credited Trump for achieving what previous efforts under the Biden administration had not. Similarly, former President Barack Obama praised the peace agreement in a post on X, though he notably avoided mentioning Trump’s direct role in brokering the deal. Their reactions illustrate a broader sense of reluctant respect among Democrats for a foreign policy achievement that defied expectations and altered the regional balance of power.
In a separate but related development, newly declassified documents from the FBI’s “Crossfire Hurricane” investigation have reignited scrutiny of the 2016 election and alleged coordination between the Obama administration and Clinton’s campaign. Intelligence reports released by Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard revealed that U.S. agencies concluded Russia did not play a significant role in Trump’s electoral victory. Further reporting by Real Clear Investigations suggested the existence of communications indicating that Clinton campaign aides coordinated with top Obama-era officials to link Trump to Russia. The timing of these revelations, alongside Clinton’s recent praise for Trump’s diplomatic efforts, adds a layer of political complexity to a moment otherwise marked by a rare display of bipartisan consensus over Middle East peace.
