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The Vice President-elect of the United States, JD Vance, has suggested that a resolution between Israel and Hamas could be on the horizon, citing the prevailing anxiety regarding potential consequences for Hamas as a driving factor for this advancement. During an interview with Fox News Sunday, Vance remarked, “We are optimistic that an agreement may be reached in the final days of [Joe] Biden’s administration—perhaps even on the last day or two.”
In response to an inquiry regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s statement from the previous week, in which he warned that “all hell will break out” in the Middle East if Hamas fails to release the remaining captives, Vance articulated his perspective.
He asserted, “It is evident that President Trump’s threats towards Hamas, coupled with his assertion that there will be severe consequences, have contributed to the progress we have made in securing the release of some hostages.”
Vance, while clarifying the practical aspects of Trump’s threat, remarked: “What does this signify? First and foremost, it suggests providing the Israelis with the means to dismantle the last few battalions of Hamas and their command structure.”
He remarked that this signifies the implementation of severe sanctions and financial repercussions for those who provide support to terrorist organizations in the Middle East. It represents a commitment to fulfilling the responsibilities of American leadership, a task that Donald Trump executed exceptionally well over the past four years and is anticipated to perform effectively in the next four years.
Despite months of diplomatic negotiations, efforts to establish a ceasefire and bring an end to the conflict that erupted on October 7, 2023, after Hamas launched an offensive in Israel, have consistently fallen short. This assault resulted in the deaths of at least 1,139 people and the capture of more than 200 individuals. In response, Israeli military actions have led to the deaths of over 46,000 Palestinians and injuries to more than 109,000 thus far.
Efforts to negotiate an agreement between Israel and Hamas are being vigorously pursued by mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and the United States. The latest round of discussions in Doha includes the head of Israel’s Mossad foreign intelligence agency and Brett McGurk, who serves as President Biden’s principal Middle East adviser. An Israeli official mentioned on Monday that the “outline of the deal is clear” and they are currently waiting for Hamas’s response, according to Channel 13. The official added that a swift response from Hamas could lead to the finalization of the details within days.