In his final press conference at the State Department, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized the incoming Trump administration's commitment to upholding the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Blinken stated that the new administration fully supported and endorsed the agreement, reassuring all parties involved that their responsibilities under the deal would be carried forward.
Blinken specifically commended President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Special Envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, for his collaboration with the outgoing Biden administration in finalizing the agreement. He defended the decision to involve the Trump administration in the negotiations before officially taking office, highlighting the importance of continuity in implementing the terms of the agreement.
