Rep. Tom Suozzi (D-NY) is publicly applauding President Donald Trump’s administration for brokering a historic peace agreement between Israel and Hamas. In a statement shared Thursday, Suozzi credited the Trump administration with accomplishing “a remarkable feat,” assuming the terms of the deal unfold as reported and hold.
Suozzi said the deal could mark “a major legacy moment” for President Trump if the ceasefire holds, the hostages are released, and Arab nations move together to disarm Hamas, rebuild Gaza, and guarantee Israel’s security. While he acknowledged the importance of scrutinizing any economic and military side agreements, Suozzi highlighted the potential significance of the peace plan.
The Democrat from New York called for similar bipartisan cooperation on domestic issues, urging leaders to strike deals to reopen the federal government, reduce healthcare costs, address immigration reform, and end the war in Ukraine.
President Trump announced the peace agreement Wednesday, stating that both Israel and Hamas had agreed to the first phase of his administration’s peace plan. That includes the full release of remaining hostages and an Israeli troop withdrawal to predetermined positions.
“All parties will be treated fairly! This is a GREAT Day for the Arab and Muslim World, Israel, all surrounding Nations, and the United States of America,” Trump stated. He thanked Qatar, Egypt, and Turkey for their roles in mediating the agreement, and closed with the words, “Blessed are the peacemakers!”
Israeli President Isaac Herzog called for President Trump to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the negotiations. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu echoed the sentiment, calling the agreement “a great day for Israel.”
The deal was the result of months of diplomacy and is rooted in Trump’s “Peace and Reconstruction Plan for Gaza,” a 20-point framework unveiled at the White House last week alongside Netanyahu. The plan links Gaza’s reconstruction to the dismantling of Hamas and the safe return of all hostages.
Although implementation remains to be seen, the agreement marks one of the most significant diplomatic developments in the region since the Abraham Accords—also brokered under the Trump administration.
