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Biden says Hamas ‘backing away’ from hostage-ceasefire deal, as Blinken heads to Egypt
US President Joe Biden accused Hamas on Monday night of “backing away” from a hostage deal with Israel that would halt the ongoing fighting in Gaza, as the Wall Street Journal reported that the terror group’s chief, Yahya Sinwar, believes the latest round of negotiations is a “bluff” meant to grant Israel further time to continue its military offensive.
Read more: The Times of Israel