Former President Joe Biden issued his first public response to the peace deal brokered by President Donald Trump that ended the war between Israel and Hamas — but his remarks quickly drew attention for an admission that highlighted his administration’s earlier failures on the same front, as reported by The Gateway Pundit.

Biden released his statement following President Trump’s announcement of a finalized cease-fire agreement that secured the release of hostages and established terms for Gaza’s post-war reconstruction.

“I am deeply grateful and relieved that this day has come,” Biden said, acknowledging the hostages freed and the suffering of civilians in Gaza under Hamas rule.

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In his second paragraph, Biden congratulated President Trump on the diplomatic breakthrough but also claimed his own administration had laid the groundwork for the deal.

“My Administration worked relentlessly to bring hostages home, get relief to Palestinian civilians, and end the war,” Biden wrote.

I am deeply grateful and relieved that this day has come – for the last living 20 hostages who have been through unimaginable hell and are finally reunited with their families and loved ones, and for the civilians in Gaza who have experienced immeasurable loss and will finally…

— Joe Biden (@JoeBiden) October 13, 2025

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The remarks drew attention from both domestic and international audiences, who pointed out that Biden’s earlier approach to the conflict — defined by pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and outreach to Hamas through third-party intermediaries — failed to achieve results.

Critics noted that his administration’s humanitarian efforts, including a temporary aid pier built off the Gaza coast, collapsed amid ongoing violence and logistical issues.

Biden’s statement contrasted sharply with President Trump’s efforts, which culminated in a multinational cease-fire deal involving Egypt, Qatar, and Israel, with hostages freed under direct American supervision.

Trump’s peace plan, unveiled at the Knesset during a visit to Jerusalem, was described by Israeli leaders as the first concrete diplomatic success since the outbreak of the October 7, 2023, terror attacks.

The former president’s words also came amid renewed scrutiny of his administration’s policies during the war. Critics, including members of Israel’s Knesset and U.S. lawmakers, have previously accused Biden of prioritizing domestic political considerations over security interests in the Middle East.

Political analysts pointed to his repeated concessions to progressive groups within the Democratic Party, including those demanding cuts to U.S. military aid to Israel.

The Trump administration’s deal included terms requiring Hamas to disarm and establishing an international oversight mechanism for humanitarian aid and reconstruction.

The agreement has been praised by regional governments for restoring stability and setting conditions for future normalization talks.

Biden’s attempt to acknowledge Trump’s success while referencing his own failed diplomatic initiatives drew mixed reactions online.

While some commended the statement’s tone of cooperation, others viewed it as an inadvertent acknowledgment of the contrast between the two administrations’ foreign policy effectiveness.

The former president’s post also echoed earlier remarks from within his own party, questioning whether the 2023–2024 Israel-Hamas conflict had accelerated public discontent with his leadership.

Many observers saw the statement as a final reflection of an administration unable to achieve peace in the region — and one overshadowed by Trump’s decisive diplomatic victory.