Senator Mark Kelly from Arizona recently praised former President Donald Trump for his role in facilitating a significant peace deal aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza. In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on "State of the Union," Kelly acknowledged that Trump deserved "a lot of credit" for the negotiations that have led to this moment.
During the conversation, Kelly highlighted Trump’s efforts, noting that he had sent key figures like Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to work on the deal. He expressed hope that the ongoing negotiations would result in the release of hostages held by Hamas, indicating that progress was already being made.
Kelly emphasized the need for neighboring countries, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, to step up and assist in rebuilding Gaza, which has suffered extensive damage. He mentioned that about 90 percent of homes in the area have been destroyed, creating a dire humanitarian situation.
As Kelly spoke, Trump was en route to Israel aboard Air Force One, preparing to meet the hostages expected to be freed soon. This trip underscored the urgency and importance of the peace efforts taking place in the region.
The situation in Gaza remains critical, with many people in need of immediate aid. Kelly pointed out that the arrival of aid trucks was a positive step, but noted that such assistance should have been occurring for the past two years to alleviate the suffering of those in need.
