Ceasefire Deal Overview

A new ceasefire deal has emerged that is set to go into effect on Sunday, with procedural confirmations still pending on the Israeli side. The basic framework of the deal resembles one previously proposed by Joe Biden, which included conditions that were later rejected by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The negotiations highlight a significant shift in how influence is exercised, as key players like Donald Trump appear to have hastened the agreement, contrasting with Biden's earlier difficulties in securing a similar outcome. The apparent ease of enabling the ceasefire raises questions about why the Biden administration couldn't achieve this in earlier months despite its supposed alignment with Israeli interests.