President-elect Donald Trump could be on the verge of winning his first foreign policy win in his second term–even before he takes office.
As the Israel-Hamas conflict continues in the Gaza Strip, the terrorist group has signaled that they are willing to give concessions during ceasefire discussions. This change of heart was reportedly prompted by the president-elect’s harsh rhetoric toward Hamas, particularly related to American hostages that the organization still holds.
A senior Biden administration official (who spoke anonymously) acknowledged the role Trump played in the negotiations. “Trump’s warning that he wants to see a deal before he takes office was ‘a big factor’ in recent concessions,” the individual told NBC News.
Hamas has reportedly agreed to allow Israeli forces to remain in Gaza temporarily after the conflict is concluded. It also…