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Joe Biden and Donald Trump

Washington: Both US President Joe Biden and newly elected President Donald Trump are taking credit for agreeing to the ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Israel and Hamas. The White House (residence cum office of the US President) had included Trump’s Middle East envoy in the ongoing talks for months. Trump wasted no time claiming he was primarily responsible for the deal, the final details of which are still being hammered out, according to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office. Meanwhile, Biden stressed that the agreement was reached within the clear framework of the plan he laid out in late May.

What did Trump say on social media?

Trump wrote on social media, “This ceasefire agreement was only possible as a result of our historic victory in November, because our victory signaled to the entire world that my Administration wants peace and will work to ensure the security of all Americans and our allies.” “I am very pleased that the American and Israeli hostages will be able to return to their families and loved ones,” he said.

What did Trump and Biden say

Trump said his newly-elected Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, who took part in the talks in Doha, Qatar, “will continue to work closely with Israel and our allies.” My diplomatic efforts have never stopped in my efforts.” He said, ”This is not only the result of the immense pressure on Hamas and the changed regional equation after the ceasefire in Lebanon and the weakening of Iran, but it is also the result of determined and hard work. American diplomacy (AP)