new video loaded: First Group of Hostages Launched by Hamas Is ‘Solely a Begin,’ Biden Says
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First Group of Hostages Launched by Hamas Is ‘Solely a Begin,’ Biden Says
President Biden expressed hope that the four-day truce between Israel and Hamas may open the door to an extended cease-fire.
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This morning, I’ve been engaged with my workforce as we started the primary tough days of implementing this deal. It’s solely a begin, however up to now it’s gone nicely. We anticipate extra hostages to be launched tomorrow, and extra the day after and extra the day after that. Over the subsequent few days, we anticipate that dozens of hostages shall be returned to their households. We additionally bear in mind all those that are nonetheless being held and renew our dedication to work for his or her launch as nicely. Two American ladies and one four-year-old youngster, Abigail, who stays amongst these lacking. We additionally is not going to cease till we get these hostages introduced dwelling and a solution to their whereabouts. I feel the possibilities are actual.
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