Israel Latest: Biden Discusses ‘Urgent’ Efforts on Hostages
Smoke billows from an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip on Nov. 12.
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Senior officials in Israel and the US suggested that talks on securing the release of Hamas-held hostages are intensifying. President Joe Biden spoke with Qatar’s leader about “the urgent ongoing efforts to secure additional releases.” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there “could” be a deal in the offing. Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed caution.