RIYADH: Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel has praised the Trump administration’s success in brokering a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, calling the Gaza peace deal a breakthrough that has brought “huge progress on the ground.” Speaking to Arab News in Riyadh, Rangel said the agreement, which saw the release of hostages and prisoners and a halt to two years of bloodshed, represents a historic turning point for the region and a long-awaited opportunity to relaunch peace efforts. He cautioned, however, that the truce remains fragile and will require sustained international support.