Brett McGurk, the lead negotiator on the Israel-Hamas hostage deal for the Biden administration, expressed optimism in a recent interview regarding the progress of the agreement. McGurk believes that the Trump administration will continue to push for the next phases of the deal despite concerns about potential resumption of fighting after the initial release of hostages.
During an interview on 'Face the Nation,' McGurk commended the collaboration between Biden administration officials and the incoming national security team of President-elect Donald Trump. He highlighted the successful release of three hostages and emphasized the shared objective of ensuring the safe return of all hostages involved in the agreement.
McGurk also conveyed confidence in the ability of Israeli officials to manage the significant aid flow into Gaza as part of the agreement. He reiterated the commitment of both administrations to see the deal through all three phases, emphasizing that the roadmap outlined by the president in May was crucial to achieving lasting peace.
Furthermore, McGurk underscored the importance of the United States' support for Israel during its military operations in Gaza and Lebanon. He argued that the strategic weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah was instrumental in creating the necessary leverage to secure the ceasefire and facilitate the release of hostages.
