The Biden administration and incoming Trump administration are collaborating to forge a breakthrough in the Middle East, aiming for an Israel-Hamas agreement before Trump's inauguration.
President Biden communicated the 'immediate' need for a deal to Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, emphasizing urgency in the negotiations amid fears of Trump's unpredictability.
Outgoing ambassador Jacob J. Lew noted that the uncertainty surrounding Trump's administration is propelling a sense of urgency to reach a hostage deal swiftly.
The proposed deal involves an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners and would establish a six-week ceasefire with potential troop withdrawals and ongoing negotiations.
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