The war in Gaza, which had ended in January, was reopened and expanded under Trump's administration.
A ceasefire, although welcomed, should have been established earlier. In January 2025, Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire on the last day of the Biden administration, with President Joe Biden claiming credit for the agreement.
"This is the exact framework of the deal I proposed back in May."
However, this raises questions about why the deal was not secured earlier, as it fell apart after only two months. Seven months later, the Trump administration brokered a new ceasefire, with President Donald Trump seeking credit for the achievement.
"BLESSED ARE THE PEACEMAKERS!"
Despite the positive outcome, both Biden and Trump deserve scrutiny for the prolonged violence when a deal was already possible. The fundamental formula for the ceasefire remained unchanged throughout the process.
Author's summary: Ceasefire in Middle East after seven months.