Biden doesn't have much leverage over leaders in the region, but Trump's public demand for the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza puts pressure on Hamas, the Egyptian and Qatari mediators, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a deal.
The White House said Sullivan will travel to the region on Wednesday and meet with Netanyahu on Thursday. Sullivan will meet with Israeli leaders to discuss a number of issues, including a hostage-release and ceasefire in Gaza deal.
Sullivan is planning to press the Israelis, Qataris and Egyptian to do what it takes to conclude the deal within days and start implementing it as soon as possible.
We're working very hard to get the hostages back and as you know Jan. 20 is a very big day, Trump said on Tuesday in a meeting with Israeli-American Judith Raanan.
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