"Biden Urges Netanyahu for Ceasefire and Hostage Release Amidst Gaza Conflict"

President Biden has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a pause in the fighting in Gaza, in order to allow for more hostages to be released. Netanyahu has expressed openness to "tactical little pauses" for humanitarian aid or hostage releases, but has rejected a ceasefire without the release of hostages. Biden's request comes after his previous call for a humanitarian pause in the war.