Source: Trump during the "Victory Rally" on Sunday in Washington, as reported by "Ukrinform", CNN
Direct quote from Trump: "This week we achieved an epic ceasefire agreement - the first step towards lasting peace in the Middle East. And this agreement could only have happened as a result of our historic victory in November."
Details: Trump ceremoniously announced that on Sunday the first hostages were released from Hamas captivity. He emphasized that this victory belongs to his administration.
Direct quote from Trump: "Even before I became president, we achieved more than they (the Biden administration - ed.) did in four years."
What preceded: The Israeli cabinet approved the agreement with the Palestinian militant group Hamas regarding a ceasefire and the release of hostages in the Gaza Strip.
Israel announced the implementation of the ceasefire in Gaza after Hamas provided a list of three hostages to be released on Sunday.
Background:
- On January 16 in Doha, Qatar, an agreement was officially signed between Israel and Hamas for the release of hostages held in Gaza and the initiation of a ceasefire.
- On January 17, the office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that the negotiation teams from Israel and Hamas had signed the agreement.