The Diplomatic Playbook Behind The Administration’s Gaza Peace Agreement

Recently, President Trump confronted two significant hurdles: one international and the other domestic. The international dilemma revolved around concluding the two-year Gaza conflict, ignited by Hamas's brutal attack on October 7, 2023, which resulted in 1,200 Israeli fatalities and 250 hostages taken. The domestic obstacle involved a government shutdown instigated by Democrats.On Monday, Hamas released twenty live hostages and reported seven deceased, while Israel freed 2,000, including 250 serving life sentences. Currently, twenty-one deceased hostages remain unaccounted for, with Hamas attributing this uncertainty to Israel's bombings.Hamas's withholding of details regarding the deceased hostages raises suspicion of potential manipulation. Reports reveal shocking scenes of Palestinian violence, with rival factions executing each other publicly.Despite political affiliations, even Democrats commended Trump's achievement in securing a ceasefire, with past presidents offering praise. Trump's unique blend of diplomacy, personal relationships, and strategic pressure towards Netanyahu were essential in brokering this pivotal agreement. Project 21 Ambassador Christopher Arps is a managing partner at Red Tail Strategies, LLC, and co-founder of Move-On-Up.org. This was originally published at RedState.