In a surprising twist, a leading Democrat has publicly acknowledged President Donald Trump’s pivotal work in securing a peace deal for Gaza.

This rare bipartisan nod came during a recent segment on CNN’s State of the Union on which Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona praised Trump’s administration for negotiating a complex agreement between Israel and Hamas, as Breitbart reports.

The deal, laden with challenges in its multi-point framework, has already yielded early wins like boosted aid shipments and the potential release of hostages.

Trump's diplomatic push recognized

The discussion unfolded on Sunday as anchor Dana Bash probed Kelly on the extent of Trump’s contribution to this diplomatic breakthrough.

Kelly didn’t shy away from giving props, stating, “Think he should get a lot of credit,” and crediting Trump for deploying Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to hammer out the terms.

He noted the deal’s smooth progress so far, with optimism that hostages could be freed soon, perhaps by Monday, signaling a hopeful step forward.

Humanitarian crisis in focus

Turning to the ground reality, Kelly painted a grim picture of Gaza, where 90 percent of homes lie in ruins after prolonged conflict.

He voiced relief at the arrival of 600 aid trucks, lamenting that such support should have been consistent over the past two years to alleviate widespread suffering.

“It’s good to see these 600 aid trucks. That should have been happening over the last two years,” Kelly emphasized, spotlighting the desperate need for sustained relief.

Rebuilding efforts, international support in spotlight

Kelly also highlighted a silver lining with commitments from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to fund Gaza’s reconstruction.

This international backing, he suggested, could be a game-changer for a region battered by devastation.

Yet, he cautioned that rebuilding is just one piece of a much larger puzzle requiring careful navigation.

Obstacles to lastin peace remain

Despite the progress, Kelly admitted the path ahead is fraught with obstacles within the 20 or 21-point peace plan.

Bash zeroed in on a critical issue -- whether Hamas would agree to disarm -- a linchpin for any enduring ceasefire.

Kelly expressed guarded optimism but warned that Hamas might reconsider, given shifting regional dynamics and the waning influence of their benefactor, Iran, which could either solidify or unravel this historic deal.