Recent optimism surrounding the hostage negotiations between Israel and Hamas has given way to mounting frustration as Israeli officials reveal significant obstacles in their dealings with Hamas.

Outgoing President Joe Biden believes in negotiations and that, after months of deadly fighting between Israel and Hamas, he is close to a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas that would stop the war and release the hostages.

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The president-elect's warning that he wants to see a deal before he takes office was “a big factor” in recent concessions, the source tells NBC News.

ASPI Executive Director Justin Bassi discusses Hamas’ apparent increased willingness to negotiate a ceasefire deal with Israel.

President-elect Donald Trump issued a stern warning to Middle East leaders and terrorist groups via Truth Social, demanding the immediate release of hostages

Pressure from Donald Trump pushed Hamas to agree to major concessions to expedite a ceasefire, as hopes grow for a truce between Israel and the militant group.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said he told President-elect Donald J. Trump that the country had delivered “a tough blow” against Hamas and Hezbollah.

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U.S. officials say there is renewed optimism for a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas War. NewsNation's chief Washington anchor Leland Vittert said President-elect Donald Trump winning the White House has "changed the calculus" for Hamas.

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President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday he had a "very good talk" with Israel's prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, about the war in Gaza and reiterated his threat that "all hell is going to break out" if Hamas does not release its hostages by Jan.