Significant progress was made on a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal once the administrations of Joe Biden and Donald Trump began working hand in hand to make the case for urgency, outgoing U.S.

Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas have agreed to a cease-fire deal, including a release of hostages, U.S. President

The deal, mediated by the United States, offered a glimmer of hope in a conflict that has taken an immense human toll.

Netanyahu's "fear of Trump is greater than his fear of his extreme right-wing coalition partners," Israeli expert told Newsweek.

President-elect Donald Trump’s influence over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was the defining factor in reaching a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, according to sources close to the negotiations.

Mick Mulvaney, former acting White House Chief of Staff during Trump’s first administration, said President-elect Trump should receive credit for Israel-Hamas ceasefire. “Look, obviously, both administrations,

Donald Trump has told Israel to "keep doing what you have to do" as Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to continue fighting if necessary despite the ceasefire.