A pivotal phone call from United States President Donald Trump helped rescue the Gaza peace process after an Israeli airstrike in Doha nearly derailed negotiations. Acting swiftly, Trump connected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with Qatar's Prime Minister to apologize for the attack, which convinced Hamas that Trump was serious about brokering peace. Within weeks, Hamas agreed to a ceasefire, described by Palestinian officials as a 'risky gamble,' trusting in Trump's commitment to keep the deal intact. The truce has held for three days, and preparations are underway for a significant hostage-prisoner exchange. As aid reaches Gaza and families begin to return, the future of the fragile peace hinges on the trust established during that critical intervention.

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