‘Everybody’s Cheering,’ Trump Says Ahead of Middle East Trip to Mark Gaza Peace Deal

The White House announced a deal to end the conflict and return hostages still held by Hamas on Oct. 8. 

President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One for a trip to the Middle East, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., on Oct. 12, 2025. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

President Donald Trump on Sunday departed Washington for a trip to the Middle East announced earlier this week following the achievement of a deal between Israel and Hamas.

“This is a very special event,” the president said at Joint Base Andrews before boarding Air Force One for his flight to Israel.