Israel’s recent approval of a hostage deal with Hamas Tuesday reflected the intense pressure brought by the Biden administration to reach an agreement that would free captives and potentially ease tensions.
The original approval came after high-ranking members of President Joe Biden’s team worked tirelessly to negotiate between Qatar, Egypt and Israel, despite being challenged by communication outages and disputes. The deal involves the release of three Americans: two women and a child, as reported by The New York Times.
This arrangement came at a time when Democrats were divided over Biden’s support for Israel, particularly in light of growing civilian casualties in Gaza. The deal, in effect, highlighted the growing divide between the White House and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as Biden’s calls for restraint in military action went unanswered.
Despite difficulties, the president remained optimistic, describing the hostage release as a stepping stone towards lasting peace in the Middle East. However, the release did not necessarily signify an end to the war, as Netanyahu intended to resume military operations once the hostages were freed.
According to New York Times, a contingency remained hopeful and aimed for further negotiations to lead to a permanent cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, which, if successful, could bring Biden into conflict with Netanyahu.
Though lingering questions and concerns remain, the immediate priority for the president and his administration is ensuring that Hamas fulfills the agreement initially made. Official statements from the White House stress the long journey ahead to bring those being held hostage safely home.
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