Hillary Clinton delivered unexpected recognition to Donald Trump over his administration’s role in brokering a peace agreement in Gaza, marking a rare moment of bipartisan acknowledgment from the former secretary of state.
Clinton spoke with CBS News 24/7 on Friday, offering commendation for the president’s diplomatic efforts.
The former Democratic presidential candidate specifically praised Trump and his team for their work on the agreement.
“I really commend President Trump and his administration,” Clinton stated during the interview.
She expanded on her praise, acknowledging the broader regional cooperation that made the deal possible.
Clinton also recognized Arab leaders throughout the Middle East for their participation in the process.
“As well as Arab leaders in the region, for making the commitment to the 20-point plan and seeing a path forward for what’s often called the day after,” she added.
The praise arrived one day after Hamas accepted Trump’s peace proposal, bringing hope for an end to the devastating two-year conflict.
The war has caused widespread destruction throughout the Gaza Strip and claimed countless lives on both sides.
The agreement has generated celebration among both Gazans and Israelis, who view it as a pathway toward stability.
The deal’s terms outline a comprehensive approach to ending hostilities and establishing a framework for Gaza’s future.
Under the agreement’s provisions, the remaining 48 Israeli hostages could be released as soon as Monday at the time of this writing.
Israeli military forces will withdraw from Gaza territory in a phased approach, ensuring security concerns are addressed throughout the process.
Hamas will be required to disarm completely as part of the peace terms.
A transitional government will take control of Gaza, led by an international body tasked with maintaining order and rebuilding the territory.
The agreement includes language about an independent Palestinian state as an “aspiration” for Gaza’s residents. However, the specific terms and timeline for achieving statehood remain undefined in the current framework.
The 20-point plan represents months of careful negotiations involving multiple regional stakeholders.
Trump’s administration worked to coordinate efforts among Arab nations, Israel and international partners to reach this historic agreement.
Clinton, who championed a two-state solution during her tenure as secretary of state under President Barack Obama, urged sustained commitment to the agreement.
She emphasized the importance of accountability for all parties involved in implementing the peace plan, the New York Post highlighted.
The former secretary of state called for unity both domestically and internationally in supporting the peace process.
“Let’s now support this process and bring it together, not just in a nonpartisan way in our own country, but literally internationally as a great global commitment to try to bring peace, security, stability and a better future to the Middle East,” Clinton told CBS.
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The Post further noted that former President Obama also weighed in on the agreement through a post on X, expressing support for the peace deal.
Notably, Obama’s statement did not mention President Trump by name despite his central role in the negotiations.
Jake Sullivan, who served as national security advisor under President Biden, reluctantly acknowledged Trump’s success.
Sullivan admitted the deal materialized only under the current administration’s leadership.
“It’s only now, after all that time, that we have gotten to a deal,” he said.
