Vance Says Gaza Hostage Deal Possible Before Biden Term Ends
- Vance says Trump’s threats sparked urgency for a deal
- Trump, Biden aides press for agreement in Middle East
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Vice President-elect JD Vance said he believes a deal to release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza could be struck before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House in a week.
The signal comes as Trump has escalated threats against Hamas, a US-designated terrorist group, to agree to a hostage deal before his Jan. 20 inauguration or face consequences.