President Biden's farewell address, delivered from the Oval Office on Wednesday evening, has sparked controversy over his claims of securing the Israel-Hamas ceasefire. A Trump transition official criticized Biden for allegedly taking credit for a deal attributed to former President Trump. The ceasefire agreement, reached after eight months of conflict, also secured the release of hostages.

Biden stated in his address that the deal was developed and negotiated by his administration, and would be largely implemented by the incoming Trump administration. However, sources suggest that a meeting between Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was instrumental in achieving the agreement. Netanyahu publicly thanked Trump for his assistance in securing the release of hostages and ending the suffering of their families. He also commended Trump for his commitment to preventing Gaza from becoming a haven for terrorism. Netanyahu later thanked President Biden for his assistance as well.

Left: President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the latest developments in Syria from the Roosevelt Room of the White House; Right: President-Elect Donald Trump reacts during his meeting with Prince William. (Left: Pete Marovich/Getty Images; Right: Oleg Nikishin/Getty Images)

President Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office during his farewell address. (Mandel Ngan/Pool via AP)

Former US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during their meeting at Mar-a-Lago. (Amos Ben-Gershom (GPO) / Handout/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Israel's Iron Dome anti-missile system intercepts rockets. (REUTERS/Amir Cohen)

When questioned by Fox News' Jacqui Heinrich about who deserved credit for the ceasefire, Biden dismissed the notion that Trump played a significant role. This exchange further fueled the debate surrounding the true architect of the agreement.