US President Biden expresses sense of crisis over stalled negotiations. Negotiations regarding a cessation of fighting in the Gaza Strip are continuing with a Hamas delegation arriving in Egypt on the 3rd of this month.

Israel and the mediating countries are said to have already agreed to a halt in fighting for approximately six weeks in conjunction with the release of hostages, while Hamas has consistently called for a complete ceasefire. 'It would be very, very dangerous if fighting continued during Ramadan. '', he said.