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Biden says there should be 'humanitarian pause' to get captives in Gaza released

US President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that he thinks there should be a humanitarian "pause" in the war in order to get captives released from Gaza.

The remarks were made by Biden during a fundraiser for his 2024 reelection campaign, when he was interrupted by Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg, who demanded a ceasefire.

At least 220 Israelis were taken as captives by Hamas and other Palestinian armed groups who attacked Israel on 7 October.