The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has officially confirmed a deal reached with Hamas regarding the release of hostages held in Gaza.
On Thursday, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu refrained from commenting extensively, stating he would wait until all details of the agreement were finalized.
This deal, announced by mediators from Qatar, the United States, and Egypt, includes a pause in fighting in Gaza and outlines a phased release of both hostages and Palestinian prisoners.In light of this development, Netanyahu has called a meeting of Israel’s security cabinet for Friday.
Following this, the government will gather to approve the agreement.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office emphasized Israel’s commitment to meeting all objectives of the conflict, particularly the return of all hostages, both living and deceased.
**Trump Urges Completion of Gaza Ceasefire Deal Before Inauguration**
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump expressed urgency regarding the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal, stating it “better be done” before he takes the oath of office on January 20.
Trump reiterated that the agreement would not have materialized without the involvement of his incoming administration.
As he prepares to assume office, Trump has indicated a desire to avoid inheriting the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Analysts suggest that his looming return to the White House has intensified negotiations that had been ongoing for months.
In a recent interview on The Dan Bongino Show, Trump remarked, “If we weren’t involved in this deal, the deal would have never happened.
No deal would have happened, and the hostages would probably not have seen life again.”
He emphasized the swift changes his administration enacted and stated, “It better be done before I take the oath of office; we shook hands and signed certain documents, but it better be done.”
Both Trump and outgoing President Joe Biden claimed credit for the ceasefire agreement announced Wednesday, highlighting the cooperation between their administrations in mediating the truce.
A senior Biden administration official noted that this collaboration was “almost unprecedented,” arising from a rare convergence of interests between the two political rivals following Trump’s election victory.
When questioned about who deserved credit for the deal, Biden responded with, “Is that a joke?”
Trump deemed Biden’s response “ungracious” during his interview, underlining the ongoing political tension surrounding the situation.
