President Joe Biden and Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a phased ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, marking a significant step towards resolving the ongoing conflict. The deal includes the release of American hostages, with two individuals expected to be freed in the first phase. Officials highlighted the unprecedented collaboration between the Biden and Trump administrations in securing this breakthrough.
President Joe Biden stands with Secretary of State Antony Blinken, as he speaks after negotiators reached a phased deal for a ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas , during remarks at the White House in Washington, Jan. 15, 2025.- Hamas ceasefire and hostage release agreement finally came together, laying the timeline of negotiations and the coordination between President Joe Biden's team and President-elect Donald Trump's.
Keith Seigel and Sagui Dekel-Chen are both expected to be released, with Seigel qualifying for release due to age and Dekel-Chen qualifying because of injury. The official noted he was shot on October 7..Edan Alexander will be in the second phase of releases because of his Israel Defense Forces service. The official noted that he spoke with Alexander’s father Tuesday night and that the U.S. remains fully committed to getting him out.
“That was especially critical here, because we all recognize that, given that this deal would be 42-day Phase 1 ceasefire and the hope will last much longer than that, this deal will be implemented by the new administration,” they added.
Middle East GAZA CEASEFIRE HAMAS ISRAEL HOSTAGE RELEASE US FOREIGN POLICY BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TRUMP ADMINISTRATION INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMACY
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