Ryan Knutson

Coming up, why a deal came together now, and can it last?

For months, Israel and Hamas had failed to reach a ceasefire deal. And many blamed the leaders of the two sides, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the head of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar.

For months, Israel and Hamas had failed to reach a ceasefire deal. And many blamed the leaders of the two sides, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the head of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar.

For months, Israel and Hamas had failed to reach a ceasefire deal. And many blamed the leaders of the two sides, Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the head of Hamas, Yahya Sinwar.

But since then, a lot has changed. In October, Israeli forces killed Sinoir, weakening Hamas. And Israel also scored major victories against Hamas's allies, like Hezbollah and Lebanon.

But since then, a lot has changed. In October, Israeli forces killed Sinoir, weakening Hamas. And Israel also scored major victories against Hamas's allies, like Hezbollah and Lebanon.

But since then, a lot has changed. In October, Israeli forces killed Sinoir, weakening Hamas. And Israel also scored major victories against Hamas's allies, like Hezbollah and Lebanon.

And also, President-elect Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, played a role in these negotiations. How is he able to be involved if Trump still hasn't taken office yet?

And also, President-elect Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, played a role in these negotiations. How is he able to be involved if Trump still hasn't taken office yet?

And also, President-elect Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, played a role in these negotiations. How is he able to be involved if Trump still hasn't taken office yet?

During a press conference on Wednesday, a reporter asked Biden whether he or Trump could take credit for reaching this deal. So Trump has also taken credit for this deal on Truth Social. Biden clearly seems to disagree with that. But does Trump actually deserve some credit here?

During a press conference on Wednesday, a reporter asked Biden whether he or Trump could take credit for reaching this deal. So Trump has also taken credit for this deal on Truth Social. Biden clearly seems to disagree with that. But does Trump actually deserve some credit here?

During a press conference on Wednesday, a reporter asked Biden whether he or Trump could take credit for reaching this deal. So Trump has also taken credit for this deal on Truth Social. Biden clearly seems to disagree with that. But does Trump actually deserve some credit here?

So this deal was agreed to and announced on Wednesday, but the drama isn't quite over yet. Can you describe what's happened since this announcement was made?

So this deal was agreed to and announced on Wednesday, but the drama isn't quite over yet. Can you describe what's happened since this announcement was made?

So this deal was agreed to and announced on Wednesday, but the drama isn't quite over yet. Can you describe what's happened since this announcement was made?

Why is Israel delaying? What's the holdup?

Why is Israel delaying? What's the holdup?

Why is Israel delaying? What's the holdup?

Today, Netanyahu's office said in a statement that negotiations were continuing and that a deal would be announced once they were complete. Arab mediators said they were working to resolve the remaining issues, including a disagreement over which Palestinian prisoners Israel would release. What does this deal mean for the future of the people in Gaza?