Former President Donald Trump is receiving an unusual wave of praise from Democratic leaders after brokering a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, ending two years of deadly conflict. The deal, reached with support from Qatar and other regional partners, is being hailed as a significant diplomatic milestone. It includes the release of the remaining 20 Israeli hostages and more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners, marking a major humanitarian achievement for both sides. The agreement brings a long-awaited ceasefire and represents one of the most consequential developments in the region in recent years.

Prominent Democrats offered rare public commendation for Trump’s role in securing the deal. Former President Bill Clinton said Trump and his team “deserve great credit,” emphasizing that even though the ceasefire is fragile, it is a necessary and important step toward stability. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer celebrated the release of hostages, calling it “a wonderful day.” Former President Barack Obama and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries also acknowledged the humanitarian significance of the breakthrough, even while avoiding direct personal praise, underscoring the broader importance of the achievement.

The bipartisan reaction stands out in a sharply polarized political environment where cross-party praise is increasingly uncommon. The humanitarian nature of the agreement—particularly the safe return of Israeli hostages and the release of large numbers of Palestinian detainees—appears to have resonated across ideological lines. Leaders from both parties framed the development as an opportunity for renewed diplomatic engagement and a moment worth acknowledging despite ongoing political differences.

Trump described the peace deal as a “turning point” for Middle East diplomacy and promised continued involvement in efforts to pursue lasting stability in the region. The cooperative tone surrounding the announcement highlights the rare convergence of political interests around a humanitarian outcome. While long-term peace remains uncertain, the agreement has opened a window of cautious optimism and provided a moment of national unity at a time when such consensus is rare.