The president described the negotiations as a day-by-day, hour-by-hour process and said he would continue working until all hostages were free.
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Former UK leader Boris Johnson joins a march against antisemitism in London
Johnson was joined by the U.K.’s Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis and other senior government officials at the march to express solidarity with the Jewish community.
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Hamas releases third group of hostages as part of truce, says it will seek to extend swap deal
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he had spoken to President Biden and reiterated his offer to extend the cease-fire by an additional day for every 10 hostages Hamas releases.
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Hostages released by Hamas have returned to Israel, Israeli military says
On the first day of the four-day cease-fire, Hamas released 24 of the about 240 hostages taken during its Oct. 7 attack on Israel that triggered the war, and Israel freed 39 Palestinians from prison.
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Commentary: Support those on both sides who want peace in Gaza
History can inform our understanding of the cycle of violence and revenge in the Middle East.
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Mainers with ties to Israel, Palestine relieved by short cease-fire but anxious for future
They welcome the start of a four-day halt in the fighting but grieve for those abroad and worry about hateful rhetoric at home.
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On first day of Gaza cease-fire, Hamas and Israel carry out first swap of hostages and prisoners
Israel cheered as 13 Israeli women and children emerged free from Gaza, while the pause brought the first quiet for 2.3 million Palestinians reeling and desperate from relentless Israeli bombardment of Gaza.
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Qatar says Gaza cease-fire will begin Friday morning, with aid to follow ‘as soon as possible’
The diplomatic breakthrough promised some relief for the 2.3 million Palestinians in Gaza who have endured weeks of Israeli bombardment, as well as families in Israel fearful for the fate of their loved ones taken captive.
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Israel, Hamas talks continuing, hostage release won’t take place before Friday
The truce raised hopes of eventually winding down the war, which was triggered by Hamas’ Oct. 7 deadly rampage into Israel.
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Israeli Cabinet approves cease-fire with Hamas that includes release of some 50 hostages
Ahead of the vote, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would resume its offensive against Hamas after the cease-fire expires.