US president Joe Biden has called for a “pause” in the fighting between Israel and Hamas in order to help free hostages held in Gaza.
Speaking at an event in Minnesota on Wednesday, Biden was interrupted by a member of the audience who urged him to back a ceasefire in the Middle Eastern conflict. “I think we need a pause,” the president said. “A pause means give time to get the prisoners out.”
Biden’s comments did not represent a call for a full ceasefire, which the White House has resisted since the war between Israel and Hamas began three weeks ago. But US officials have said in recent days they would consider supporting a temporary interruption of hostilities if it were limited to helping humanitarian efforts.
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