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Biden to Discuss Gaza Hostage and Ceasefire Deal with Netanyahu Before Trump's Inauguration

Jan 12, 2025, 02:54 PM

U.S. President Joe Biden is expected to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the near future to discuss ongoing negotiations over a hostage deal and ceasefire in Gaza. White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan indicated that an agreement is very close but not finalized, expressing hope that a deal could be reached before January 20, when Donald Trump is set to be inaugurated. Sullivan's comments suggest a sense of urgency and cautious optimism regarding the negotiations. Netanyahu has dispatched his most senior-level negotiators to Doha to facilitate the talks.