Cease-fire between Israel and Hamas getting closer amid concerns terror group rearming in Gaza

The pace at which Hamas is rebuilding itself is higher than the pace that the IDF is eradicating them,

retired IDF Brig

We have coordinated very closely with the incoming administration to present a united message to all the parties, which says it is in the American national security interest…to get this deal done as fast as possible. And now we think those details are on the brink of being fully hammered out, and the parties are right on the cusp of being able to close this deal. Whether or not we go from where we are now to actually closing it, the hours and days ahead will tell."

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan emphasized the urgency in a statement

We’re on the brink of a proposal laid down months ago finally coming to fruition. We're pressing hard to close this – free the hostages, halt the fighting, secure Israel and ensure humanitarian aid to Gaza. Palestinians deserve peace, Israel deserves peace, and we are working urgently to close this deal as we address the challenges."

During his farewell foreign policy address at the State Department on Monday, President Biden said