Chen, whose son is being held hostage by Hamas, joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss the latest on the status of the cease-fire deal and why he considers Trump's threat to the terror group a 'turning point' in negotiations.

The agreement, which would include the release of hostages, was met with cautious optimism after 15 months of war. But Israel’s cabinet needs to ratify the deal, and the prime minister’s office said there were some last-minute disputes with Hamas.

Negotiators said a deal between Israel and Hamas was closer than ever even as Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued, killing at least 13.