President Joe Biden is working to negotiate a six-week ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza in an ambitious effort to free hostages held by Hamas and get humanitarian aid to the Palestinians within the warzone, USA Today reports. During the ceasefire, Biden said he believes “we could then take the time to build something more enduring.”
“The key elements of the deal are on the table,” Biden said during a photo op at a White House meeting with Jordanian King Abdullah II. “There are gaps that remain but I’ve encouraged Israeli leaders to keep working to achieve the deal. The United States will do everything possible to make it happen.”