The negotiations, mediated by Qatar, Egypt and the United States, appear to be making progress after months of failed attempts to achieve a breakthrough.

National security and military analyst Dr. Rebecca Grant joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the reported details of the cease-fire deal and why she credits the president-elect for its progress.

Progress in cease-fire talks has raised hopes a deal could be reached to release some of the hostages still held in the Gaza Strip and pause fighting that has dragged on for 15 months.