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Biden, Blinken Claim Credit for Trump's Israel-Hamas Ceasefire Deal

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Oct 13, 2025 — 1 min read

Former President Joe Biden and Antony Blinken, Secretary of State under Biden, both attributed their administration's groundwork to Donald Trump's success in securing a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. In separate statements, the two credited their administration's efforts to bring about the agreement, but acknowledged Trump's role in finalizing the deal. Biden thanked Trump for "getting a renewed ceasefire deal over the finish line," while Blinken stated that Trump's 20-point peace plan was based on one developed by the Biden administration.

Key Takeaways:

Biden and Blinken both claimed credit for their administration's role in laying the groundwork for Trump's ceasefire deal.
Biden credited Trump with securing a renewed ceasefire deal, while stating that his administration had worked "relentlessly" to bring about a resolution.
Blinken noted that the Biden administration had developed a 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip, which Trump adopted and built upon.
Blinken questioned how Trump secured a permanent peace plan, citing the challenges of pulling together an international stabilization force and demilitarizing Hamas.
Trump credited his administration's policies for the ceasefire agreement, stating that Biden and Obama had implemented "bad policy" that enabled the war.
The ceasefire agreement has resulted in the release of 135 hostages and has set a path for peace between Israelis and Palestinians.

Statistics:

135 hostages were released as a result of the ceasefire agreement.
The ceasefire deal was brokered by over 20 world leaders, including Trump.
The agreement established a 20-point peace plan for the Gaza Strip.
The plan includes key principles such as no platform for terrorism, no annexation, and no occupation.
The agreement aims to create conditions for a credible pathway to a Palestinian state.

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