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Biden and Trump Share Credit for Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Breakthrough

The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, brokered through Qatari, U.S., and Egyptian efforts, has both outgoing President Joe Biden and incoming President Donald Trump claiming credit. While Biden emphasized the culmination of year-long diplomacy under his administration, Trump attributed the deal's success to his electoral victory and the participation of his incoming envoy, Steve Witkoff.


The collaboration between Brett McGurk and Witkoff in the final stages of negotiations reflects a rare bipartisan effort in U.S. foreign policy. Officials prioritized Trump’s involvement to ensure the deal’s continuity under the new administration. Negotiations, marked by intense pressure and last-minute demands from Hamas, were finalized in Qatar, signalling a potential resolution for hostilities in Gaza. The agreement includes phased hostage releases and a post-conflict reconstruction plan for Gaza. Implementation is expected to begin soon, though official confirmations from Hamas and Israel remain pending.

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