President Biden on Monday said he hoped a deal between Israel and Hamas could emerge as soon as next week, providing for the release of many of the remaining hostages in Gaza in exchange for a temporary pause in the fighting in the Palestinian enclave.
Asked on Monday when a Gaza cease-fire could start, Biden said, “I hope by the end of the weekend. My national security adviser tells me that we’re close ; Though we’re not done yet.
My hope is by next Monday we’ll have a cease-fire.” And Israel would halt Gaza “activities” during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan under the ceasefire deal.He Confidently said.