Experts commend Trump for brokering Israel-Hamas truce.

This week, a cease-fire deal was struck between Israel and Hamas, and progressive leaders in the foreign policy sphere are acknowledging that President-elect Donald Trump's influence played a role in this outcome.

Experts have acknowledged Trump's contribution to the deal, with some stating that President Biden lacked the resolve to act months ago. (Politico reported this on Thursday.)

Matt Duss, executive vice president of the Center for International Policy, stated that Trump "expressed a desire for the war to end and put pressure on Netanyahu to do so, in contrast to Biden's approach."

This week, a cease-fire agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas, which also guarantees the release of captives.

During a press conference on Wednesday, President Biden announced a cease-fire agreement with Israel that includes the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all populated areas of Gaza, the release of hostages held by Hamas, and a permanent end to the war. Additionally, a major reconstruction plan for Gaza will begin.

The incoming president played a significant role in the agreement of the deal, which had been available since May, as stated by IDF Reserve Brig. Gen. Amir Avivi to Planet Chronicle.

"Avivi stated on FNC's "Your World" that President Trump had threatened to impose severe consequences if the hostages were not released, and that the chances of obtaining a favorable deal would be extremely low if a deal was not reached soon."

John Kirby, the White House National Security communications adviser, identified Steve Witkoff as a crucial individual in facilitating the agreement.

If Hamas does not release all hostages before Trump's return to office, "all hell will break out," he warned last week.

Politico reported that Duss, a former foreign policy aide for Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., disclosed how Trump's involvement impacted the deal.

"Biden's unconditional support for Netanyahu allowed him to continue the war without any costs, as Trump made it clear what he wanted and had his own priorities," he stated.

Duss noted that the calculus has changed since Trump's team joined.

Sandra Tamari, the executive director of Adalah Justice Project, stated, "Trump aimed to demonstrate his distinction from Biden and assumed a strongman role, which was successful in this particular instance."

Wayne County Commissioner Sam Baydoun of Dearborn, Michigan acknowledged that Biden couldn't secure the deal in May, calling it disappointing, though he didn't mention Trump's influence directly.

"If we had implemented a cease-fire in May, thousands of innocent civilians could have been spared. However, he expressed relief that it was eventually struck, stating on Thursday that the end of the cycle of violence was welcome news."

Neither Trump's team nor the Biden White House responded to Planet Chronicle Digital's request for comment.

Planet Chronicle Digital’s Joshua Comins contributed to this piece.