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Biden announces phased ceasefire and hostage-exchange deal between Israel and Hamas
Summary
President Joe Biden said Israel and Hamas have agreed to a three-phase ceasefire and hostage-exchange framework beginning with a six-week pause and the release of some hostages, including Americans; implementation will continue into the next administration, he said.
President Joe Biden announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a three-phase agreement that will begin with a six-week ceasefire and the release of some hostages, including Americans, and said negotiations toward a permanent end to the war would continue beyond that period if needed.
Biden said the deal "is structured in 3 phases. Phase 1 will last 6 weeks. It includes a full and complete cease fire, withdrawal of Israeli forces from all the populated areas of Gaza, and the release of a number of hostages held by Hamas, including women and elderly and the wounded." He added, "I'm proud to say Americans will be part of that hostage release in phase 1 as well. And the vice president and I cannot wait to welcome them home."
The president described the initial exchange as already underway, saying,…
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