Is Trump right to take credit for the Israel-Hamas ceasefire?
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Joe Biden bristles at suggestion president-elect made the difference in pushing agreement over the line. Donald Trump wasted little time in taking credit for the ceasefire deal agreed between Israel and Hamas on Wednesday, bringing a halt to the violence in Gaza after 15 months of brutal conflict.
“I am thrilled American and Israeli hostages will be returning home to be reunited with their families and loved ones. “With this deal in place, my National Security team, through the efforts of Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, will continue to work closely with Israel and our Allies to make sure Gaza NEVER again becomes a terrorist safe haven.
“We will continue promoting PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH throughout the region, as we build upon the momentum of this ceasefire to further expand the Historic Abraham Accords. This is only the beginning of great things to come for America, and indeed, the World!”.
Not everyone agreed with Trump’s version of events, however. President Joe Biden, flanked by Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken, was asked about his successor’s response and answered: “Is that a joke?”. Biden stressed that the ceasefire had been based on a framework he “introduced” last May and declared: “This deal was developed and negotiated under my administration but its terms will be implemented for the most part by the next administration.
