The United States is pointing to progress in negotiations aimed at freeing hostages held by Hamas. Talks are ongoing in Egypt and White House national security spokesman John Kirby is encouraged. President Biden favors a six-week pause in the fighting to release hostages and move more humanitarian aid into Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel is threatening to […]
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U.S. welcomes progress in Israel-Hamas hostage negotiations
The United States is pointing to progress in negotiations aimed at freeing hostages held by Hamas. Talks are ongoing in Egypt and White House national security spokesman John Kirby is encouraged. President Biden favors a six-week pause in the fighting to release hostages and move more humanitarian aid into Gaza. Meanwhile, Israel is threatening to expand its military operation into southern Gaza, which is home now to more than one million Palestinian refugees.