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Biden Says Pushed Netanyahu for Temporary Ceasefire

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. President Joe Biden said Friday he has had extensive talks with Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in recent days, in which he pushed for a temporary ceasefire.

Biden told reporters he made the case that there must be a temporary ceasefire to get hostages out.

War in Israel and Gaza

A Palestinian girl collects salvageable items in a building damaged during Israeli bombardment in Rafah, on the southern Gaza Strip on February 12, 2024, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the militant group Hamas. Israel announced on February 12 the rescue of two hostages in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where the Hamas-run health ministry said "around 100" Palestinians including children were killed in heavy overnight air strikes. (Photo by SAID KHATIB / AFP) (Photo by SAID KHATIB/AFP via Getty Images)

(Reporting by Steve Holland)

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