Trump praises Gaza ceasefire in national address.

US President Donald Trump claimed credit for brokering a Gaza truce that he says brought peace to the Middle East for the first time in 3,000 years, despite ongoing Israeli ceasefire violations and attacks on Gaza. Trump’s statement has been met with skepticism and criticism due to the ongoing violence in the region. The national address took place on December 18, 2025, and has sparked debates about the reality of peace in the Middle East.

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