Biden administration on Israel-Hamas negotiations on hostages: ‘We are closer’

During the ceremonial tradition of pardoning a turkey before Thanksgiving Day on Monday, President Joe Biden indicated he was hopeful about the negotiations with Hamas over the release of hostages.

Day 43 of Israel-Hamas war: Gaza’s Shifa Hospital at center of conflict, search for hostages

The hostages Hamas fighters are holding include Kfir, a 10-month-old baby boy; his 4-year-old brother Ariel; and his parents Yarden and Shiri Bibas.