With ‘EPIC’ deal reached, Trump says he’ll work with Israel to ensure Gaza’s ‘NEVER’ again terror safe haven

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

A billboard calling for an end of the war between Israel and Hamas along with a portrait of US President-elect Donald Trump stands on top of a building near a protest by right wing Israelis rejecting a potential deal with Hamas, in Jerusalem , on January 13, 2025. (Photo by Menahem Kahana / AFP)
A billboard calling for an end of the war between Israel and Hamas along with a portrait of US President-elect Donald Trump stands on top of a building near a protest by right wing Israelis rejecting a potential deal with Hamas, in Jerusalem , on January 13, 2025. (Photo by Menahem Kahana / AFP)

US President-elect Donald Trump says that with a ceasefire and hostage release deal inked, his incoming administration will work closely with Israel to make sure Gaza “NEVER again becomes a terrorist safe haven” and to expand the Abraham Accords.

“With this deal in place, my National Security team, through the efforts of Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will continue to work closely with Israel and our Allies to make sure Gaza NEVER again becomes a terrorist safe haven,” Trump writes on Truth Social.

“We will continue promoting PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH throughout the region, as we build upon the momentum of this ceasefire to further expand the Historic Abraham Accords. This is only the beginning of great things to come for America, and indeed, the World!” he adds.

“This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November, as it signaled to the entire World that my Administration would seek Peace and negotiate deals to ensure the safety of all Americans, and our Allies,” Trump continues. “I am thrilled American and Israeli hostages will be returning home to be reunited with their families and loved ones.”

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