"Biden Expresses Hope for Imminent Gaza Ceasefire Amid Hamas Truce Proposal Review"

U.S. President Joe Biden expressed hope for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza during Ramadan as Israel agreed to halt attacks, while Hamas reviewed a truce proposal involving a prisoner-hostage swap. The proposal, which includes humanitarian aid and a 10 to one ratio for the exchange of prisoners, aims to halt the conflict that has raged since last October. International pressure is mounting on Israel to stop the killing of Palestinian civilians, and negotiations are ongoing with the aim of securing a ceasefire.