Biden forges deal to free Israeli hostages, pause Gaza fighting; Negotiations in Cairo Continue on Day Two
CAIRO, EGYPT – Negotiations continued in Cairo on Wednesday for the second day as multiple countries attempted to forge a diplomatic agreement for a pause in the fighting in Gaza and the release of hostages. The leaders from the U.S., Israel, Egypt, and Qatar did not reach a breakthrough but agreed to continue “consultation and coordination,” according to Reuters. One of the main issues preventing a deal is Israel’s pledge to crush Hamas and remain …