What surprised many observers, however, was President Biden’s measured praise for his predecessor. Posting on X (formerly Twitter), Biden applauded the outcome of the peace talks while emphasizing the contributions of his own administration.
“I am deeply grateful and relieved that this day has come — for the last living hostages who have been through unimaginable hell and are finally reunited with their families, and for the civilians in Gaza who have suffered immeasurable loss and will finally get the chance to rebuild their lives,” Biden wrote.
“The road to this deal was not easy. My administration worked relentlessly to bring hostages home, get relief to Palestinian civilians, and end the war. I commend President Trump and his team for their work to get a renewed ceasefire deal over the finish line. Now, with the backing of the United States and the world, the Middle East is on a path to peace that I hope endures — a future for Israelis and Palestinians alike with equal measures of peace, dignity, and safety.”
The statement marked one of the few times Biden has directly acknowledged Trump’s efforts in international diplomacy — a gesture that surprised both allies and critics.
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