Overview

• Speaking aboard Air Force One, the president said the Gaza ceasefire and hostage framework marked his latest peace effort as he departed for Israel and Egypt.
• He reiterated that threats of 100% to 200% tariffs forced India and Pakistan to halt fighting within 24 hours, a claim he has repeated for months.
• India disputes any U.S. role, saying the May 10 pause followed direct DGMO talks after Operation Sindoor and was unrelated to trade or tariffs.
• Trump said he would turn next to rising Pakistan–Afghanistan tensions after his trip, with both sides reporting casualties in recent border clashes and issuing conflicting tallies.
• He framed his actions as focused on saving lives rather than seeking the Nobel Peace Prize, while the U.S. works with Egypt, Qatar and Turkey to consolidate the Gaza deal.