United States President Joe Biden confirmed on Friday afternoon that, while more work is needed, Israel and the Hamas terror group have agreed on a ceasefire deal framework that would see the release of hostages.
Six weeks ago I laid out a comprehensive framework for how to achieve a ceasefire and bring the hostages home.
There is still work to do and these are complex issues, but that framework is now agreed to by both Israel and Hamas.
My team is making progress and I’m determined to…
— President Biden (@POTUS) July 12, 2024
“Six weeks ago I laid out a comprehensive framework for how to achieve a ceasefire and bring the hostages home,” Biden wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “There is still work to do and these are complex issues, but that framework is now agreed to by both Israel and Hamas. My team is making progress and I’m determined to get this done.”
On Thursday, US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan told reporters that there were “miles to go on a ceasefire” but that “signs are more positive today than they have been in recent weeks.”
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