Trump pressure pushed Hamas to relent during Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks, U.S. official says

Pressure from President-elect Donald Trump was a major factor in Hamas relenting on two key issues during cease-fire and hostage-release talks with Israel, a senior administration official told NBC News on Friday.

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Trump pressure pushed Hamas to relent during Gaza ceasefire and hostage talks, U.S. official says

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