"Challenges and Hopes for Cease-Fire Deal in Gaza"

President Biden expressed doubt that a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas could be reached by Monday, despite earlier hopes, as violence in the Gaza Strip continued. He held discussions with leaders from Qatar and Egypt, emphasizing the release of hostages and the need for humanitarian aid. The White House is working to achieve a temporary cease-fire and increase humanitarian assistance in Gaza. Biden also disagreed with the Catholic Church's stance on in vitro fertilization following a recent Alabama Supreme Court ruling.