Trump and Biden both claim diplomatic win in Gaza ceasefire deal

Also in today’s newsletter, the president-elect’s cabinet nominees face Senate confirmation hearings

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How Trump swung the Gaza ceasefire deal

After months of deadlock, the US convinced Netanyahu it was time for Israel to make concessions
Financial Times - 2h
Biden or Trump – who should claim credit for the Gaza ceasefire deal?

Joe Biden says his team negotiated deal but Donald Trump claims it was agreed now only because he is about to become president. Middle East crisis – live updates The question yelled at Joe ...
The Guardian - 6h
This Gaza ceasefire deal is tainted by Trump, Netanyahu and their disregard for peace | Simon Tisdall

From these beginnings must come a just and lasting settlement for Palestinians and Israelis alike – and a reckoning. At last! The yearned for Israel-Hamas ceasefire-for-hostages deal is finally ...
The Guardian - 10h
How the Gaza Cease-Fire Deal United Teams Biden and Trump

Rarely have representatives of current and new presidents of different parties worked together at such a high-stakes moment. But the president and the president-elect didn’t quite share credit.
The New York Times - 19h
Biden hails agreement as both he and Trump claim credit

The US president says "many months of intensive diplomacy" led to the deal as he outlines the next steps.
BBC News - 16h
What to know about the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal as Trump and Biden respond

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire deal after weeks of intense negotiations. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports and Dan O'Shea, a retired Navy SEAL who served as coordinator of the hostage ...
CBS News - 18h
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 ...
NBC News - 21h
FirstFT: ‘Breakthrough’ raises hopes for Gaza ceasefire deal

Also in today’s newsletter, special counsel Jack Smith issues report on election interference, and Amazon plans AI ‘brain’ for Alexa
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