“Hamas-Israel agreement thanks to me”. Biden’s ‘video commentary’

Israel and Hamas reach agreement for truce in Gaza, Donald Trump takes credit for the agreement and Joe Biden is not in it. The white smoke, which silences the weapons in the Strip, is a result claimed by two presidents of the United States, the one that is about to arrive and the one that is about to go away. Trump, who officially takes office in the White House on January 20, burns everyone (or almost) with the posts entrusted to his social network Truth: “We were able to have this epic ceasefire agreement only as a result of the historic victory in November, which signaled to the entire world that my administration will seek peace and negotiate agreements to ensure the safety of all Americans and our allies,” says the president-elect. “We have achieved so much without even being in the White House – he adds -: imagine the fantastic things that will happen when I return to the White House and my administration is confirmed and we can ensure other victories for the USA”.

Reporter asks about who get credit for this, “you or Trump?”

President Biden: “Is that a joke?” pic.twitter.com/7u6AMuNhMG

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Shortly afterwards, Biden appears before reporters in Washington with Vice President Kamala Harris and Antony Blinken, Secretary of State. “Today, after months of intense diplomacy by the United States, together with Egypt, Qatar, Israel and Hamas they have reached an agreement on the ceasefire and hostages”, says the president, recalling that he “outlined the precise contours of this plan on 31 May 2024 and then had the unanimous support of the UN Security Council.” “This agreement stops the fighting in Gaza, will greatly increase much-needed humanitarian assistance for Palestinian civilians, and reunites hostages with their families after more than 15 months of captivity,” he adds.

“The Palestinian people have lived through hell, too many innocents have died, too many communities have been destroyed,” he says, saying he is “confident” that the agreement between Hamas and Israel will hold. Before leaving, one last question: who deserves the credit? Biden or Trump? “Is that a joke?”, the reply.