"Biden and Netanyahu Address Hostage Release Gaps in Sunday Call"

President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu discussed efforts to secure the release of hostages in Gaza during a call, with gaps remaining despite progress. The US has pushed for a "humanitarian pause" in Israel's campaign against Hamas, but Netanyahu has called Hamas' ceasefire and hostage deal proposals "delusional." There are 136 hostages in Gaza, and the US has emphasized the need for a credible plan to ensure the safety of over one million people in the city of Rafah. Biden recently criticized Israel's military conduct in Gaza, and the civilian toll remains a concern as international pressure to end the conflict mounts.