During a State Department briefing, Miller said that Trump has been a driving force in getting the deal accomplished since the current administration cannot make any more lasting commitments as they will exit the White House next Monday. He said he was grateful to the Trump transition team for coordinating with the administration to get that deal passed.
When a reporter asked Biden whether Trump should get credit for the deal, he responded: “Is that a joke?”
In a Truth Social post, Trump credited his election victory for the deal. He vowed to continue working closely with Israel and U.S. allies to make sure Gaza never “becomes a terrorist safe haven” again.
“This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November, as it signaled to the entire World that my Administration would seek Peace and negotiate deals to ensure the safety of all Americans, and our Allies. I am thrilled American and Israeli hostages will be returning home to be reunited with their families and loved ones,” Trump said.
The timeframe of the hostages’ release currently remains unclear, according to The New York Times. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said portions of the agreement are still unclear, and he will work on those specifics throughout the night.