President Trump claims to have ended eight wars, but his numbers are off. Here's a closer look at the conflicts he's involved in and the reality on the ground.
Israel and Hamas:
The current ceasefire and hostage deal is a major achievement, but Israel won't move into the truce's more difficult second phase until the remains of the last hostage are released from Gaza. Hamas has threatened to halt the agreement due to Israel's restrictions on aid and continued strikes on Palestinians.
The path to a permanent end to the war is long and complicated, involving issues like disarming Hamas, creating an international security force, determining Gaza's future governance, and further withdrawing Israeli forces.
Israel and Iran:
Trump negotiated a ceasefire after directing U.S. warplanes to strike Iran's nuclear sites. While some credit him with ending the 12-day war, experts argue it was a temporary respite from an ongoing cold war.
Egypt and Ethiopia:
Mediation efforts between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have stalled, despite Trump's attempts to broker a deal during his first term. Tensions remain high, but no war has erupted.
India and Pakistan:
A ceasefire was reached after the April killing of tourists in Kashmir, but Trump's claims of U.S. involvement in brokering the deal are disputed. India denies any U.S. involvement in trade negotiations related to the ceasefire.
Serbia and Kosovo:
The White House credits Trump with resolving the conflict between Serbia and Kosovo, but tensions persist, and no significant contributions were made during his second term. Kosovo declared independence in 2008, and NATO-led peacekeepers have been deployed.
Rwanda and Congo:
Trump played a key role in peace efforts, but the conflict is far from over. The M23 rebel group, backed by Rwanda, has returned and seized cities, despite signed peace deals.
Armenia and Azerbaijan:
Trump hosted leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, who signed a deal aimed at ending a decades-long conflict. However, the treaty has not been signed or ratified, and fighting continues.
Cambodia and Thailand:
Trump's intervention led to a ceasefire in the summer's border conflict, but fighting flared again recently. Trump's threat to withhold trade agreements played a role in the initial ceasefire, but a new agreement was signed in December.
