Biden urges Egypt, Qatar to negotiate Hamas-Israel hostage deal
The Associated Press — April 6, 2024, 12:00 AM UTC
Summary: President Biden urged Egypt and Qatar to press Hamas for a hostage deal with Israel. CIA Director William Burns is in Cairo for talks on the crisis. Negotiations aim to secure the release of hostages in Gaza for Palestinian prisoners in Israel. Biden emphasized the need for a cease-fire and hostage release during a call with Netanyahu. The war in Gaza has killed over 33,000 Palestinians.
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