
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Joe Biden spoke on Sunday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House said, as U.S. officials race to reach a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal before Biden leaves office on Jan. 20. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
Main Idea: President Joe Biden spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu as U.S. officials said a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal was very close, but not yet finished.
Key Points:
A delay or collapse in the Gaza deal could keep hostages trapped and prolong violence and higher aid needs, which may add pressure on US taxpayers and stir public anger.
A ceasefire and hostage release could ease Middle East tensions and bring more humanitarian aid, which may lower risks of wider shocks for US families and markets.
Rate how each entity in this article affected the American people.
Central actor in the article; held the call with Biden and is leading Israel’s side of the hostage-negotiation.
Central actor in the article; spoke with Benjamin Netanyahu and is driving the push for a Gaza hostage.
Key negotiating party and combatant whose stance on the hostage deal is central to the article.
Named White House national security adviser whose comments that a deal is “very, very close” are a major.
Mentioned for his stated support of Israel and promise of Middle East peace, but only as broader political.
Mentioned as vice president-elect and quoted on expectations for a deal, but not a central decision-maker in the.
Source of the vice president-elect interview cited in the article.
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