U.S. President-elect Donald Trump praised the ceasefire settlement and hostage launch deal between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, finalized simply 5 days earlier than his return to energy.
“We have a deal for the hostages in the Middle East. They will be released shortly. Thank you!” Trump mentioned on his Truth Social community earlier than there was any official announcement from outgoing President Joe Biden’s White House.
The White House beforehand expressed cautious optimism, stating {that a} deal to finish hostilities in Gaza and safe the discharge of hostages is “possible” earlier than President-elect Donald Trump assumes workplace.
For over a 12 months, Hamas has expressed its readiness to finalize a deal and even agreed in May 2024 to a proposal by Biden. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu withdrew from the settlement, introducing new situations, together with the continuation of army operations in Gaza and refusing to withdraw troops, whereas Hamas insisted on a full cessation of hostilities and an Israeli army withdrawal.
Critics, together with Israeli opposition events and the households of captives, have accused Netanyahu of obstructing an settlement to guard his political place.
Hard-line ministers in Netanyahu’s coalition, together with National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, have threatened to depart the federal government and topple it if a cease-fire is accepted.
Source: www.dailysabah.com