A ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Middle East was achieved with the efforts of both the outgoing Trump administration and the incoming Biden administration. President Trump’s insistence that the deal be finalized before he left office played a decisive role, while President Biden’s envoy also played a key part. The negotiations involved threats, bluster, and patient diplomacy, ultimately resulting in a breakthrough. Both administrations sought to take credit for the deal, but it was a joint effort. Trump’s envoy, Steve Witkoff, along with Biden’s envoy, Brett McGurk, were instrumental in securing the agreement. The deal was reached with the involvement of Qatar and Egypt as mediators, persuading Hamas to accept terms they had previously rejected. Hamas agreed to release hostages in exchange for certain concessions from Israel. The negotiations were also influenced by shifting regional dynamics and pressures on Hamas. The aim was to end the brutal war in the region and secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The agreement involved multiple stages, including the release of hostages and prisoners from both sides. The negotiations highlighted the complexities and challenges of achieving peace in the Middle East, with both Trump and Biden playing important roles in the process.
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