Mediators used framework outlined by outgoing US president and were empowered by Israel's weakening of Iranian axis, but needed assistance from US president-elect to close the deal The post On a deadline: How Biden and Trump brokered hostage deal before ‘all hell’ broke loose appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Their dealmaking cooperation represents an unusual moment in the polarized world of U.S. politics. But it did not stop both Trump and Biden from touting their respective roles.

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s team says the deal is not yet done, putting him at odds with two U.S. presidents as lawmakers defend his posture