Biden and Trump both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal

With five days remaining in President Biden's administration, a ceasefire and hostage release agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez, White House Correspondent Aaron Gilchrist and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the details of the deal and what comes next.

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Gaza ceasefire deal agreed by Israel and Hamas, Qatar and US say

The deal, which will also see hostages held in Gaza released, is expected to take effect on Sunday.
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Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

A ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas has been reached in the bloody war in Gaza.
CNBC - 2h
Gaza ceasefire deal announced during Marco Rubio Senate confirmation hearing

News broke of the ceasefire and hostage release deal between Israel and Hamas during Marco Rubio's Senate confirmation hearing for secretary of state. See the moment.
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Israel and Hamas could be on the verge of a Gaza ceasefire deal

A ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants is being discussed by American, Egyptian and Qatari negotiators, while Gaza and West Bank bombings continue.
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FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

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Financial Times - 1d
Gaza ceasefire talks resuming in Qatar with signs deal is close

Israeli and Hamas negotiators are said to be involved in the first indirect talks in the same building.
BBC News - 1d
Israel-Hamas ‘breakthrough’ raises hopes of Gaza ceasefire deal

Final draft of an agreement sent to both sides as mediators believe they are close to ending war
Financial Times - 2d
What have the main obstacles been to a ceasefire deal in Gaza?

Israel and Hamas have been holding indirect talks for more than a year aimed at ending the war in Gaza and returning the hostages to Israel.
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Trump’s envoy pushes for Gaza ceasefire before inauguration

Steve Witkoff to meet Benjamin Netanyahu as president-elect warns of ‘hell to pay’ if hostages are not released
Financial Times - 4d
Reports of optimism about Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal

US secretary of state says he is confident agreement can be reached in renewed push before Donald Trump takes office. Israel and Hamas appear to be edging closer towards a ceasefire and hostage ...
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