Amid the relief over a potential ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, and an end to the slaughter in Gaza, there are also plenty of questions about why the deal couldn't have been signed eight months ago.

For months, Israel’s Prime Minister made a ceasefire deal seem impossible. Trump’s imminent return changed that.

President-elect Donald Trump has described a possible ceasefire between Israel and Hamas as being "very close," as the Palestinian militant group has accepted a draft agreement for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of dozens of hostages,