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US President-elect Donald Trump emphasized the importance of finalizing the Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal before his inauguration, stating that the agreement would not have been possible without the involvement of his incoming administration. Trump expressed his desire to avoid inheriting the Israel-Hamas conflict as he prepares to assume office on January 20.
Analysts noted that Trump's impending presidency had added urgency to negotiations that had been ongoing for months. Trump credited his administration for changing the course of the deal swiftly, ensuring the release of hostages and the establishment of a ceasefire.
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The collaboration between the outgoing President Joe Biden and Trump's team was described as 'almost unprecedented' by a senior Biden administration official. The truce was mediated through joint efforts of both administrations, leveraging a unique alignment of interests following Trump's election victory.
While both Biden and Trump claimed credit for the successful deal, Biden's response to a reporter's question about credit was deemed by Trump as 'ungracious.' The cooperation between the two rival camps was crucial in achieving the ceasefire agreement, marking a rare instance of bipartisan collaboration in foreign policy.