Biden calls regional partners ahead of CIA chief's meeting in push for another Gaza hostage deal
President Joe Biden has spoken with his Egyptian and Qatari counterparts ahead of a trip by his CIA director meant to press toward a deal to secure the release of more hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a pause to fighting in Gaza
By AAMER MADHANI, MATTHEW LEE and ZEKE MILLER
Published - Jan 26, 2024, 03:14 PM ET
Last Updated - Jan 26, 2024, 03:14 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden spoke Friday with his Egyptian and Qatari counterparts ahead of a trip by his CIA director meant to press toward a deal to secure the release of more hostages held by Hamas in exchange for a pause to fighting with Israel in Gaza.
"We continue to do everything we can to facilitate another hostage deal, just as we did in November,” Kirby added.
