Trump Declares War Over in Gaza as Ceasefire Takes Hold After Surprise Announcement

BREAKING NEWS US President Donald Trump Declares "War is Over" in Gaza as Ceasefire Takes Hold October 13, 2025 - In a surprise move, US President Donald Trump announced today that the war in Gaza has come to an end, citing a successful ceasefire agreement. Speaking from the White House, Trump expressed confidence that the truce would hold, ahead of his highly anticipated trip to the Middle East for a peace summit. Key Developments All living hostages held by Hamas are due to be released on Monday Israel has agreed to release about 2,000 Palestinian detainees after hostages have been freed US President Donald Trump is set to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders in the coming days Immediate Impact The announcement of the ceasefire has sparked a mix of reactions from world leaders. The UK's Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, was criticized by US Ambassador Mike Huckabee for claiming the UK played a key role in securing the truce. Huckabee dismissed her claims as "delusional," crediting Trump instead. Background Context The conflict in Gaza has been ongoing for months, with both sides suffering heavy losses. The international community had been pushing for a ceasefire, and the agreement marks a significant step towards peace. What Happens Next As the ceasefire takes hold, attention will turn to the upcoming peace summit, where Trump is expected to meet with Israeli and Palestinian leaders. The meeting is seen as a crucial opportunity to broker a lasting peace deal between the two sides. *This story is developing. Information compiled from Dw reporting.*