House Democrat Tom Suozzi has just tipped his hat to President Donald Trump for pulling off a major diplomatic win in the Middle East that could reshape the region.
Breitbart reported that in a stunning turn of events, a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, brokered by Trump’s administration, has emerged as a potential game-changer nearly two years after the devastating October 7 attacks.
This breakthrough didn’t happen overnight; it’s the fruit of relentless diplomacy involving mediators from Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey, alongside U.S. efforts.
Last week, Trump stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House to reveal a bold 20-point "Peace and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza."
This framework isn’t just a handshake—it ties the rebuilding of Gaza directly to dismantling Hamas and ensuring every last hostage is returned home.
Critics of endless conflict might scoff at such ambition, but let’s face it: tying reconstruction to real security measures is a pragmatic move, not a pipe dream.
On Wednesday, Trump announced the first phase of this agreement, which includes the release of all remaining hostages and a partial pullback of Israeli troops to a designated line.
That’s not just a press release—it’s a lifeline for families who’ve waited in agony for their loved ones, and a rare de-escalation in a region too often defined by tension.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog even suggested Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize for navigating these choppy waters, a sentiment that might raise eyebrows but underscores the deal’s weight.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu didn’t hold back, calling it a “great day for Israel,” as reported by Breitbart News.
Meanwhile, House Democrat Tom Suozzi (D-NY) broke party lines with praise that’s as surprising as it is effusive. “If the peace deal in Israel and Gaza unfolds as reported, and the ceasefire holds, the hostages are released, and a broad array of Arab countries and allies unite to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza, and alleviate the suffering there, all while guaranteeing Israel’s security, then President Trump and his team will have accomplished a remarkable feat!” Suozzi declared.
While Suozzi’s optimism is refreshing, let’s not pop the champagne just yet—deals like this often hinge on follow-through, and the Middle East isn’t exactly a bastion of predictability.
Suozzi went further, suggesting this could cement Trump’s place in history: “There will be many countries and others to thank. The economic and military side deals will have to be scrutinized, but if everything goes through as reported, it will be a major legacy moment for the President and his administration.”
Legacy or not, Suozzi’s right to call for scrutiny—side deals often hide thorns, and conservatives know better than to trust blind optimism over hard-nosed analysis.
Still, credit where it’s due: Trump’s team has threaded a needle many thought impossible, sidestepping the usual progressive platitudes for tangible steps.
As Breitbart News noted, the intense diplomatic push behind this agreement shows what can happen when leaders prioritize results over rhetoric, a lesson some in Washington could stand to learn.
If this holds, it’s not just a win for Israel or Gaza—it’s a rebuke to the hand-wringing, do-nothing crowd who’ve long dominated foreign policy debates.