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Biden Pushes for Gaza Ceasefire with Turkey, Qatar, Israel, Egypt; Urges Hamas to Release American Hostages

Nov 26, 2024, 08:50 PM

President Joe Biden announced that the United States will intensify diplomatic efforts over the coming days to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza. This initiative will involve collaboration with Turkey, Qatar, Egypt, and Israel, among other nations. Biden emphasized that Hamas must release hostages, including American citizens, as a condition for ending hostilities. He stated, "Hamas has a choice to make: Their only way out is to release the hostages, including American citizens which they hold, and in the process bring an end to the fighting." The U.S. aims to facilitate discussions that could lead to a cessation of violence and the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas.