Biden hopeful for ceasefire in war between Israel and Hamas next week. The president said that the possible agreement includes the release of hostages: “My national security advisor tells me that we are close, close but we have not finalized it yet.” .
By Tara Prindiville and Megan Lebowitz - NBC News President Joe Biden declared this Monday that he hopes there will be a ceasefire in the war between Hamas and Israel by next Monday. The war began on October 7, when Hamas attacked Israel and claimed the lives of 1,200 people.