URGENT: Trump's Decisive Intervention Sparks Gaza Ceasefire, But Path to Lasting Peace Remains Elusive

BREAKING NEWS: Trump's Decisive Intervention Sparks Gaza Ceasefire, But Path to Lasting Peace Remains Elusive US President Donald Trump has played a crucial role in brokering a ceasefire and hostage exchange deal between Israel and Hamas, ending weeks of violence in the Gaza Strip. The agreement was announced on Tuesday evening, following Trump's surprise visit to Israel and Egypt. The ceasefire took effect at 9pm local time, with both sides agreeing to a temporary halt in hostilities. This development comes after months of escalating tensions and repeated attempts by international leaders to negotiate a peaceful resolution. Trump's intervention has been widely praised as decisive, but experts warn that the path to lasting peace remains elusive. The US President met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, where he declared "the historic dawn of a new Middle East." While Trump's visit has brought a temporary reprieve from violence, many question whether the agreement will hold and if it addresses the underlying issues driving the conflict. The international community is watching closely as both sides begin to implement the terms of the deal. This is a developing story, with ongoing negotiations and potential breakthroughs expected in the coming days. We will provide updates as more information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Bbc.*