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Jake Sullivan, who served as National Security Adviser under Joe Biden, reluctantly acknowledged that President Trump succeeded in achieving what his predecessor could not — a lasting peace agreement between Israel and Hamas.

In a measured tone, Sullivan argued that “time and circumstance” were major factors in allowing Trump to finalize the accord, suggesting that the deal’s structure resembled the plan the Biden administration had previously envisioned.

“It’s only now, after all that time, that we have gotten to a deal,” Sullivan said on CNN’s State of the Union Sunday when asked why the Biden administration had failed to reach a breakthrough during its tenure.

“In April and May and June, July, August, September, it didn’t happen,” he continued. “I think it’s also a question that the Trump administration has to grapple with, because, of course, they have been in charge for quite some time now.”

Last week, Hamas formally accepted a peace outline introduced by Trump, which was subsequently ratified by Israel’s cabinet the next day. Trump had unveiled his 20-point peace initiative on September 29.

During Biden’s term, Sullivan was one of the chief architects of Washington’s earlier push to bring the conflict to an end. His previous post is now held by Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

“I’m still holding my breath, because I want to see those hostage families reunited with the hostages who have just been going through hell for almost two years,” Sullivan said, expressing cautious optimism about the deal’s success.

“I’m feeling very good this morning, although I won’t feel totally comfortable until we actually see this thing fully implemented.”

As part of the agreement, Hamas is slated to release 20 living hostages by Monday, coinciding with the arrival of large-scale humanitarian aid shipments bound for Gaza.

Trump is scheduled to arrive in Israel on Monday morning to address the Knesset, before traveling to Egypt to commemorate what he has described as a historic diplomatic achievement.

Throughout most of his interview, Sullivan stopped short of giving Trump any personal recognition. But when CNN host Dana Bash pressed him directly on whether Trump deserved credit, he conceded.

“I give credit to President Trump. I give credit to [special envoy Steve] Witkoff and [Jared] Kushner and Rubio. These are hard jobs,” Sullivan said.

“Now the question is, can we make sure this sticks as we go forward?” he added.

Sullivan maintained that the substance of Trump’s peace framework was similar to what Biden’s team had envisioned before leaving office.

“In concept, it’s pretty similar. Hamas cannot remain in power. We need to see the rebuilding of Gaza funded by the international community, including the Gulf states,” he explained. “We need an interim governance structure. We need strong support from the Arab countries.”

“All of those elements have been with us for quite some time now,” Sullivan concluded. “I think one of the things that’s changed, obviously, is all the circumstances.”

{Matzav.com}

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy was nowhere in sight when the state declared a state of emergency last night, leaving Lt. Governor Tahesha Way to issue the order in his absence as a dangerous nor’easter approached the Garden State.

“In preparation for this storm, I am issuing a State of Emergency for all 21 counties out of an abundance of caution, authorizing our state’s emergency services personnel to activate as necessary,” Acting Governor Way announced in a statement.

Murphy, who is nearing the end of his term and has gained a reputation for his frequent getaways — often to his lavish villa in Italy — made no public mention of his latest overseas trip, even as forecasters warned that the storm could cause widespread flooding and wind damage across New Jersey.

According to the governor’s public schedule, distributed to reporters on October 8, Murphy and his wife Tammy departed for Europe on October 9 and were slated to return October 14.

“Governor Murphy and First Lady Tammy Murphy are out of state this weekend to attend a close family friend’s wedding in Europe. The Governor has been in close communication with his team and emergency response officials regarding the nor’easter storm impacting the East Coast,” Murphy spokesman Tyler Jones told The Post Sunday evening.

When pressed on whether Murphy would return early due to the storm, Jones declined to comment.

Way, who also serves as New Jersey’s secretary of state, became lieutenant governor in September 2023 following the passing of Sheila Oliver. Oliver herself had been acting governor at the time of her death — during another of Murphy’s international vacations.

Murphy’s frequent travel habits have repeatedly drawn scrutiny.

In December 2021, he was criticized for spending eight days in Costa Rica with his family as New Jersey experienced record-breaking COVID-19 infection rates. The Murphys had also spent the Christmas holiday in Costa Rica in 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

After Way announced the state of emergency on social media, confused residents quickly took to the comments to question the governor’s whereabouts.

“Where is the governor?” one user asked.

“Who are you?” another replied.

{Matzav.com}

The IDF escorting Jews to Daven at Kever Yosef Hatzadik in Shechem tonight.