Will Israel-Hamas Hostage Deal Give Trump Inauguration Boost Like Reagan?

Just days before President-elect Donald Trump is inaugurated, a ceasefire deal has finally been agreed between Israel and Hamas that, if it holds, will see the release of hostages captured during the militant group’s October 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Some observers are comparing the situation to the 1981 release of 52 American hostages from Iran, which happened on the day President Ronald Reagan was inaugurated. President Jimmy Carter faced significant challenges in securing the release of hostages during the 444-day Iran hostage crisis, and their release is seen as a key moment that boosted Reagan’s reputation as a strong…