US President Donald Trump was deep into a White House roundtable on Antifa when Secretary of State Marco Rubio pulled him aside with urgent news. Handing over a note on official stationery, Rubio whispered about a breakthrough in Gaza talks, zooming in on the words: ‘Very close. You need to approve a Truth Social post soon so you can announce the deal first.’
The note arrived as Trump’s adviser Steve Witkoff and Qatari officials wrapped day three of Israel-Hamas negotiations in Egypt, tackling the thorniest issues of the American peace plan.
‘I was just given a note by the secretary of state saying that we’re very close to a deal on the Middle East, and they’re gonna need me pretty quickly.’
Rubio grew visibly anxious as Trump lingered, fielding media questions before finally excusing himself nearly two hours later, praising Rubio’s skills but insisting on leading the charge himself.
At 6:51 pm, Trump posted triumphantly on Truth Social, announcing the first phase agreement with hostage releases and Israeli withdrawals, hailing it as a ‘GREAT Day’ and thanking mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey.
Trump’s flair for claiming credit shines again, echoing his Nobel boasts, but this Gaza step could mark real progress in a long-sought peace. Will it stick, or is it another headline grab? Share if you’re hopeful for the region.
Sources: Associated Press, White House Records
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