US EditionBiden says he believes Gaza hostage release deal near
- U.S. President Joe Biden believes a deal is close to securing the release of some hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.
- Qatari mediators have been seeking an agreement between Israel and Hamas to exchange 50 hostages for a three-day ceasefire.
- Israel's ambassador to the United States is hopeful that a significant number of hostages could be released by Hamas in the coming days.
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US President Joe Biden has confirmed that an agreement to release the hostages held by Hamas may be close. US senators urged Biden to cooperate with Israel on aid to Gaza. The head of the Red Cross discussed with Hamas the humanitarian issues of the Gaza war.
Biden believes Gaza hostage release deal is near
WASHINGTON, Nov 21 — US President Joe Biden said yesterday he believes a deal to free hostages in Gaza is close, as hopes grew for a Qatari-brokered accord to release some captives in exchange for a pause in fighting. “I believe so,” Biden, who was taking part in a Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House, said when asked whether a hostage deal was near. Biden then crossed his fingers to signal he hoped for good luck. Qatar’s pr…
Premature babies from the Strip evacuated to Egypt
Joe Biden said on Monday he felt a deal was near for the release of hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip on the sidelines of a ceremony at the White House, according to AFP and Reuters.
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