Biden calls on Egypt and Qatar to push Hamas to agree deal on hostages
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The US president has pressed Israel to agree to a ceasefire in the months-long war in Gaza.
President Joe Biden on Friday wrote to the leaders of Egypt and Qatar, calling on them to press Hamas for a hostage deal with Israel, according to a senior administration official.