President Joe Biden praised the US military for their support in defending Israel against attacks from Iran and weakening Hamas. He thanked the troops for their efforts in deploying to the Middle East and spoke about the importance of the US leading the world. Biden also announced the recent ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, highlighting the challenging road to reaching that agreement. He credited the relentless effort of his administration and the support of diplomats and defense professionals for getting the deal done.