reminder that, in the 1980 election against carter, his campaign told the iranians, through backchannels, to hold the american hostages in captivity until after the election.  the reagan camp was terrified of carter getting the hostages released in october and winning the election, which is where the whole term 'october surprise' originates. that's why they went behind the back of a president to sabotage the release of american hostages they promised iranians weapons deals, which they famously received.  so if the timing of the gaza ceasefire ever seems odd to you, remember this story. politics really is that dirty.
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