Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., told Newsmax on Friday he is “cautiously optimistic” about the latest developments in the Middle East after Hamas signaled partial acceptance of a peace deal brokered by President Donald Trump and embraced by Israel.
On “The Record With Greta Van Susteren,” Rounds praised Trump’s direct role in the talks, crediting the president’s “peace through strength” approach for pressuring Hamas to engage.
“Congratulations to the president and his team,” Rounds said. “I think President Trump’s direct involvement and the fact that he once again believes in peace through strength is coming through.
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