Hamas, Israel and ceasefire

An unlikely team of U.S. negotiators wrestled Israel and Hamas to a ceasefire
After 14 months of talks, Trump’s threats and his special envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, played a major role in helping Biden officials reach the finish line.
Israel's chilling pre-ceasefire warning to Hamas as Donald Trump makes 7-word vow
Donald Trump has told Israel to "keep doing what you have to do" as Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting if necessary despite the ceasefire.
Gaza Ceasefire: Is Hamas Israel Deal Off? How Are Trump And Biden Involved?
Netanyahu's office said Hamas had "reneged on parts of the agreement reached with the mediators and Israel in an effort to extort last-minute concessions."
Trump’s pressure on Netanyahu closed Israel-Hamas peace deal
President-elect Donald Trump's influence over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the defining factor in reaching a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Mulvaney says ‘hard to deny’ Trump’s influence on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House Chief of Staff during Trump’s first administration, said President-elect Trump should receive credit for Israel-Hamas ceasefire. “Look, obviously, both
Biden and Trump jockey for credit in Israel-Hamas hostage deal
Their dealmaking cooperation represents an unusual moment in the polarized world of U.S. politics. But it did not stop both Trump and Biden from touting their respective roles.
Donald Trump employed art of the deal to finally secure ceasefire between Israel and Hamas
Last week’s spontaneous displays of joy on the streets of Gaza and Israel show how much this ceasefire deal means to both peoples, yet there have been many false dawns that promised peace between Palestinians and the state of Israel.
What changed since the Gaza ceasefire deal was rejected months ago? Trump, some officials say
The deal “was only really accepted in the end because Trump came along,” a former hostage negotiator told NBC News.
IDF general credits Trump threat as 'big change' in securing cease-fire after Hamas rejected same deal in May
After fifteen months of conflict between Israel and Hamas, a cease-fire agreement has been reached. The deal is set to take effect on Jan. 19, just one day before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration.
Will Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Give Trump Inauguration Boost Like Reagan?
Experts debate if a Gaza ceasefire deal that releases hostages could give Donald Trump a lift like Ronald Reagan's in 1981.
Trump warns ‘all hell will break out’ if Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal collapses: report
Incoming President Donald Trump warned “all hell will break out” if the cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas slated to go into effect Sunday morning collapses. Less than 48 hours before his return to the White House,
Trump says mass deportations will happen quickly, stresses importance of Israel-Hamas deal in wide-ranging NBC News interview
President-elect Donald Trump said mass deportations will begin “very quickly” after taking office, one of a number of plans ...
Get Your Scorecards: Global Opportunities for Trump the Deal Maker
President-elect Donald J. Trump has made big promises on Ukraine, Iran, China and crises around the globe. But he will have ...
World holds its breath before Gaza ceasefire and hostage releases
The Israeli Prime Minister's declaration comes as families of hostages held in Gaza brace for news of loved ones, while ...
Politics of survival: How Netanyahu's desire to stay in power shaped the Gaza ceasefire deal
In a pre-recorded statement on Saturday (Jan 18) seemingly to manage his coalition’s discontent, Netanyahu described the deal ...
Michael Goodwin: With Joe Biden’s tenure coming to an end, Donald Trump’s 2nd term will lead to a golden age in the US
With apologies to Gerald Ford, another long national nightmare is over as Joe Biden’s disastrous term is mercifully drawing ...
Thousands march in Washington ahead of Trump inauguration
Thousands of people from around the United States rally in the nation's capital for women's reproductive rights and other causes they believe are under threat from the incoming Trump administration.
The latest on Trump’s presidential transition as inauguration nears
President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration will be held indoors Monday at the Capitol due to dangerously cold temperatures. Follow for live updates on the final days of the presidential transition.
Nation braces for release of first three hostages
Cease-fire set to start at 8:30 this morning • Deal includes release of terrorists with blood on their hands • PM says US ...