Watch the Exact Moment Donald Trump Knew He Pulled Off Impossible Israel-Hamas Peace Deal

Oct 9, 2025

A pivotal moment unfolds as Marco Rubio hands Donald Trump a note signaling an imminent Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal. Trump shares how he brokered this historic agreement that many deemed impossible. Politicians react to the news, with some expressing skepticism and others rallying support. Katie Porter's viral mishap dampens her gubernatorial hopes, while Hasan Piker faces backlash over a troubling incident. Meanwhile, the entrepreneurial journey of Polymarket's young founder showcases a rise from humble beginnings to billionaire status.

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INSIGHT

Trump Brokered Breakthrough In Gaza

Donald Trump brokered a first-phase Israel-Hamas ceasefire that could end the two-year war and return hostages.
Dave Rubin credits Trump’s negotiation approach and regional diplomacy for enabling the deal.

ANECDOTE

Rubio’s Note Signaled The Deal

Marco Rubio slipped a note to President Trump during a meeting informing him a deal was imminent.
That on-camera moment signaled to Trump he needed to act quickly to claim credit and rally support.

INSIGHT

Ceasefire Is Phase One, Not Final Peace

The deal is complex and incremental, not an immediate perfect peace.
Key unresolved items include Hamas disarmament, governance of Gaza, and who will run reconstruction.

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Dave Rubin of “The Rubin Report” talks about the moment when Marco Rubio slipped a note to Donald Trump on camera that let him know that an Israel ceasefire deal with Hamas was imminent; Donald Trump telling Fox News’ Sean Hannity how he was able to broker the Israel-Hamas peace deal that everyone said was impossible; how Democrats like John Fetterman, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders responded to the news of a Middle East peace deal; Katie Porter destroying her chances of becoming the next governor of California after her disastrous interview with Julie Watts goes viral; Bill Maher and Piers Morgan ganging up on Katie Porter for her shameless attack on Riley Gaines for being against transgender athletes in women’s sports; Hasan Piker being accused of abusing his dog on camera during his live stream; a look at how Polymarket’s Shayne Coplan started his business before he became the youngest billionaire; and much more. Dave also does a special “ask me anything” question-and-answer session on a wide-ranging host of topics, answering questions from the Rubin Report Locals community.

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