NBC News host Andrea Mitchell faced sharp criticism online after she appeared to credit the Biden administration for the recent Gaza ceasefire, which was brokered by Donald Trump. Mitchell thanked former Secretary of State Antony Blinken for his efforts, sparking backlash from journalists and social media users who argued that Trump and his team deserved the recognition for the agreement. The ceasefire, hailed as a major achievement of Trump's second term, led to the release of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners, and was praised by both Trump and Biden, with Biden acknowledging the difficulty of reaching the deal and commending his successor's efforts.

Despite the breakthrough, tensions remain high as Israel accused Hamas of failing to return all the bodies of deceased hostages as agreed, leading to calls for increased pressure on Hamas and restrictions on aid to Gaza. Mediators and aid agencies have suggested that the delay may be due to the difficulty in locating remains amid the destruction in Gaza. The fragile peace is now under strain, with ongoing efforts to recover all hostages and maintain the ceasefire.