In an unexpected turn of events, President Biden and President-elect Donald J. Trump teamed up to broker a historic cease-fire deal in Gaza, marking a rare moment of bipartisan collaboration amidst deep political divides. The agreement aims to end the deadliest war in Israeli-Palestinian conflict history and release hostages who have been held for 15 months.
While both presidents had their own interests in settling the matter before Inauguration Day, they put aside their differences to work towards a common goal. The deal, which is set to start the day before Mr. Biden hands over the White House to Mr. Trump, takes a major issue off the table as the new administration takes over.
Despite initial tension over who deserves credit for the agreement, diplomats and analysts agree that both presidents played important roles in reaching a solution. Mr. Biden’s administration had originally proposed the terms of the deal last May, and Mr. Trump’s threats and involvement on the ground helped push negotiations forward.
The collaboration between the two leaders, though awkward, was seen as essential in achieving the cease-fire. The deal was developed and negotiated under the Biden administration, but its implementation will largely fall to the next administration. Despite differences in approach and rhetoric, both presidents recognized the importance of working together to ensure a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Gaza.
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