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Biden and Clinton Praise Trump's Role in Brokered Gaza Ceasefire Deal

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Former US President Joe Biden expressed his deep gratitude and relief that the 20 living hostages held captive in Gaza since October 7, 2023, had finally been reunited with their families and loved ones after being released by Hamas in two stages. Biden commended President Donald Trump and his administration for their efforts to "get a renewed ceasefire deal over the finish line." He also noted that the road to the deal was not easy and acknowledged the Administration's relentless work to bring hostages home, get relief to Palestinian civilians, and end the war.

Key Takeaways:

  • The 20 living hostages held captive in Gaza since October 7, 2023, were released by Hamas in two stages, with President Donald Trump and his administration playing a crucial role in brokering the ceasefire deal.
  • The agreement was reached after two years of bloody war, with President Trump, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signing the document during an international summit hosted by Egypt in the Red Sea resort of Sharm El-Sheikh.
  • Former US President Bill Clinton also welcomed the Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement, commending President Trump and his administration for keeping everyone engaged until the agreement was reached.
  • Clinton emphasized the need for Israel and Hamas to try to turn the fragile moment into lasting peace that provides for the dignity and security of both Palestinians and Israelis.
  • President Trump responded to Clinton's acknowledgement of his role in brokering the Gaza ceasefire deal, stating that he thought it was "very nice" and that Clinton was "telling the truth."

Statistics:

  • 20: The number of living hostages held captive in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
  • 2: The number of years of bloody war that brought the Israel-Hamas conflict to a head.
  • 2023, October 7: The date of the attack on Israel that reignited the conflict.
  • 2025, October 13: The date on which President Trump, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, Qatar Emir Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan signed the Gaza ceasefire deal document.

Sources:

  • "I am deeply grateful and relieved that this day has come -- for the last living 20 hostages who have been through unimaginable hell and are finally reunited with their families and loved ones, and for the civilians in Gaza who have experienced immeasurable loss and will finally get the chance to rebuild their lives," (Joe Biden, October 13, 2025, X)
  • "The road to this deal was not easy. My Administration worked relentlessly to bring hostages home, get relief to Palestinian civilians, and end the war. I commend President Trump and his team for their work to get a renewed ceasefire deal over the finish line." (Joe Biden, October 13, 2025, X)
  • "The horrors of the October 7, 2023, attack on Israel, and the conflict they reignited, have resulted in unbearable human loss. It has been hard to watch and nearly impossible to rationalize," (Bill Clinton, October 13, 2025, X)
  • "I'm grateful that a ceasefire has taken hold, that the last 20 living hostages have been freed, and that desperately needed aid has begun to flow into Gaza. President Trump and his administration, Qatar, and other regional actors deserve great credit for keeping everyone engaged until the agreement was reached," (Bill Clinton, October 13, 2025, X)
  • "I've always gotten along with him. He used to be a friend of mine, came to my wedding, you know, so did she," (Donald Trump, referring to Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton)

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