The cease-fire deal in Israel has raised concerns among critics who fear that officials from the Biden and Obama administrations may seek to hinder the incoming Trump administration’s Middle East policy. Critics worry that the cease-fire could be used as a way to maneuver around Trump’s approach, potentially leading to a shift in US-Israel relations. Much of these anxieties hinge on the difference in approach between Trump’s more Israel-friendly stance and the perceived fairness approach of the Biden and Obama administrations. The critical spotlight is now on how