
During the negotiation of a ceasefire deal between Israel and Lebanon, President-elect Donald Trump's transition team was not directly involved. However, Biden officials ensured to keep them informed about key developments as talks progressed to end the conflict with Hezbollah.
A senior administration official clarified that the negotiations had peaked before the election, and Trump's team was not part of them. Yet, post-election, when significant progress was made, the official briefed Trump's senior national security team on the deal's key points and the likelihood of its success.