The Fox News Rundown From Washington: The Months That Led Up To The President’s Gaza Deal
Oct 11, 2025
Jacqui Heinrich, Senior White House correspondent for Fox News, shares insights on the intricate negotiations that led to a historic Gaza peace deal, emphasizing the role of back-channel diplomacy and pressure on regional players. Trey Yingst, Fox News chief foreign correspondent, recounts his frontline experiences during the October 7 attack and the chaos that ensued. They discuss potential implications for future U.S.-Middle East relations and how this deal might influence other global conflicts.
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Regional Pressure Became Negotiating Leverage
- The Qatar strike and Arab state anger became leverage to push Hamas and Israel toward a deal.
- The White House used regional anxiety to pressure both sides and accelerate negotiations.
Abraham Accords Expansion Is Core Strategy
- The administration aims to expand the Abraham Accords as part of a longer peace strategy.
- They view Arab participation and economic backing as central to stabilizing Gaza post-conflict.
Sequence Peace Steps Before Governance Changes
- Focus first on a clear phase one: ceasefire, withdrawals, and hostage release before deeper governance steps.
- Secure international stabilization forces and funding to sustain reforms and reconstruction.