President Donald Trump played a key role in stopping the war in Gaza in 2025 by brokering a ceasefire and mediating a peace agreement between Israel and Hamas. His "20-point plan" included an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages, prisoner exchanges, demilitarization of Gaza, international stabilization, and a roadmap for Gaza's reconstruction and governance under international supervision. Trump leveraged strong relationships with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gulf states, applying pressure on all sides to accept the deal. The ceasefire began in early October 2025, followed by a formal peace declaration signed by Trump and regional leaders. Trump declared the war over as he arrived in Israel to mark the release of hostages, expressing confidence that the ceasefire and peace plan would hold due to fatigue from fighting and broad regional support. The agreement marked the end of over two years of conflict sparked by Hamas attacks in 2023 and subsequent Israeli military campaigns.