His words are quoted by CNN.
Biden said his national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, believes the parties are close to reaching a ceasefire agreement.
“I hope that by next Monday we will have a ceasefire,” the American leader said.
Earlier, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia Mikhail Bogdanov expressed the opinion that the longer the fighting continues in the Gaza Strip, the less chance there is to save the hostages.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that expanding the delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip is possible only if a humanitarian ceasefire is established.