While President-elect Trump and President Biden claim credit for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas, some Republicans are skeptical of the deal and its trustworthiness. The deal aims to bring home the remaining American hostages and provide a path to peace for Palestinians. Israeli reporting confirms that Trump's Middle East envoy played a crucial role in finalizing the deal. The agreement, brokered by Qatari negotiators with mediation from the Biden administration and Trump's envoy, will be implemented in three phases, with hostages being released gradually.