National security adviser Jake Sullivan’s remarks come after Israeli foreign minister reported progress in talks
Senior Biden administration officials have said they believe a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas may still be concluded before Donald Trump’s inauguration next week as the Israeli government has also confirmed progress in the last-ditch talks.
Speaking at a Bloomberg News conference on Monday, the US national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said there was a “distinct possibility” the deal could be reached before Joe Biden leaves office, as the “pressure is building for Hamas to come to yes”.
