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The relatives of the Israeli hostages, clad in yellow scarves, lined up to shake President Trump’s hand

Steve Witkoff praises Gaza ceasefire deal at rally, highlighting release of hostages. Trump and Biden teams collaborate for Middle East diplomacy.

Joe Biden says his team negotiated deal but Donald Trump claims it was agreed now only because he is about to become president

As Biden seeks foreign policy win in his final days, his biggest political rival is seeking to steal the limelight.

The Israel-Hamas deal was made possible by 18-hour days and a "remarkable" partnership between Joe Biden and Donald Trump's Mideast envoys -- but even then it seemed it might come apart at the last minute.

The same ceasefire agreement was almost signed in May 2024. Instead, the pointless violence continued for several more months—at Americans’ expense.

After 15 months of bitter conflict on the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire deal has been agreed which promises an end to the fighting and will allow for the access of food and other desperately needed humanitarian aid to the civilian population. Since the Israel Defense Forces launched their ground operation…

In today’s newsletter: With reports of a breakthrough in ceasefire negotiations, a look at what the detail includes – and what its obstacles are

Impending Trump inauguration influences potential Gaza truce, with US pressure and political considerations at play.