Senator Mark Kelly, a Democrat from Arizona, just gave President Donald Trump a rare pat on the back for something truly significant.
Breitbart reported that on a Sunday broadcast of CNN’s “State of the Union,” Kelly lauded Trump’s administration for brokering a potential peace deal between Israel and Hamas in war-torn Gaza.
Kelly didn’t skimp on the praise, noting that Trump personally dispatched Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to hammer out the negotiations. Isn’t it refreshing to see credit given where it’s due, especially across party lines, without the usual partisan mudslinging?
The deal, as Kelly described it, is a complex 20- or possibly 21-point plan aimed at ending the long-standing conflict. One major hurdle remains whether Hamas will agree to disarm—a sticking point that could make or break lasting peace.
Kelly also expressed cautious optimism about the release of hostages, suggesting it could happen as early as Monday, though not necessarily within a tight 24-hour window. In a world of endless delays, even a small step forward feels like a win.
Speaking on the humanitarian front, Kelly painted a grim picture of Gaza, where 90% of homes have been reduced to rubble. It’s a tragic mess, and while 600 aid trucks have finally rolled in, he pointed out this kind of relief should’ve been flowing for the past two years. Why does it always take a crisis to spur action?
“Think he should get a lot of credit. I mean, this was his deal,” Kelly said of Trump’s involvement on CNN’s “State of the Union.”
“He worked this out. He sent Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner over to negotiate this,” Kelly continued. Let’s be honest—when a Democrat admits Trump’s team got the job done, you know it’s not just empty flattery.
Kelly, who has visited the region multiple times during the conflict, also highlighted the desperate need for rebuilding. He’s hopeful that regional heavyweights like Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates will step up with investments, as they’ve hinted they might.
On the challenges facing Hamas, Kelly noted their weakened position, especially with their key backer, Iran, losing ground in recent months. This shift, he believes, creates a unique window to seal the deal. Could this be the moment pragmatism finally trumps ideology?
“You know, my hope is the Saudis, the Emiratis, they step up and they do what they said they would do, which is invest in rebuilding Gaza, which 90 percent of the homes have been destroyed,” Kelly stated on CNN.
“It is such a tragic situation. It’s good to see these 600 aid trucks. That should have been happening over the last two years,” he added. It’s hard to argue with that—why has it taken so long to address such basic human needs while progressive talking points dominate headlines?
The negotiations aren’t without their thorns, and Kelly acknowledged the uncertainty of whether Hamas will hold up their end, especially on disarming. With their support waning, though, the pressure is on for them to act.
Let’s not kid ourselves—peace in the Middle East has always been a long shot, but Trump’s team pulling this off, even partially, is a feather in the cap of common-sense diplomacy. If hostages are freed and aid keeps flowing, it’s a start worth celebrating.
Still, the road ahead is rocky, and Kelly’s cautious tone reminds us that no one’s popping champagne just yet. If Saudi Arabia and the UAE do invest in rebuilding, and if Hamas sees the writing on the wall, we might just witness a rare victory over chaos. Isn’t it time we prioritize results over endless culture-war debates back home?