A confidential message delivered to Donald Trump regarding the Gaza peace agreement has revealed the pre-announcement preparations made by the US president.
Israel and Hamas have reached a temporary ceasefire in Gaza, allowing for the release of remaining captives in the upcoming days in exchange for Palestinian detainees. Trump disclosed that both parties had agreed to end hostilities on Wednesday night, shedding light on the internal mechanisms of the White House.
During a roundtable discussion with conservative influencers and journalists on Wednesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio attracted Trump’s attention while standing in the back corner of the Blue Room in the White House.
Rubio handed a note to Trump, captured in a photo by an AP photographer, which urged the president to authorize a social media post promptly to announce the deal first.
This indicates that Trump may not personally craft his social media posts but rather approves them. The influencer event had been ongoing for over an hour when Rubio approached Trump, whispered in his ear, and passed him the message.
Trump promptly informed the gathered press about the positive development. He mentioned, “I was just informed by the secretary of state that we are nearing a Middle East deal, and they will require my presence soon,” before agreeing to take a few more questions.
The urgent nature of the note coincided with key players like Trump’s top Middle East adviser and Qatari Prime Minister engaging in peace talks between Israel and Hamas in Egypt for the third consecutive day.
Initially indicating his plans to visit the Middle East later in the week, Trump suggested potential visits to Egypt and the Gaza Strip as US negotiators closed in on a resolution. Even after receiving the note from Rubio, Trump continued engaging with influencers and the media, as the secretary of state grew visibly anxious.
Approximately 10 minutes after hinting at his departure, Trump stated, “I must leave now to address Middle East issues, though I have full confidence in our secretary of state. Perhaps he could handle it even better than me, who knows.”
Trump added, “We cannot afford to take any risks. Hence, we will proceed with that.” He then suggested that certain officials stay behind to field questions in his absence.
Nonetheless, Trump continued to address inquiries before the event concluded without the presence of remaining Cabinet members. Trump optimistically concluded, “We are committed to achieving peace in the Middle East. That’s our primary goal.”
The formal confirmation did not take long to materialize. Around 6:51 pm, approximately two hours after receiving the note from Rubio, Trump triumphantly shared the news on his social media platform, Truth Social.
In his announcement, Trump expressed his pride in the signing of the initial phase of the Peace Plan by Israel and Hamas, ensuring the imminent release of all capt