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.

The Israeli government and Hamas say that they are in the final stages of indirect talks over a deal for a ceasefire and the release of hostages held in Gaza and Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.