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Biden speaks with Middle East leaders after captive exchange deal
22 November 2023 21:45 GMT
US President Joe Biden spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the leaders of Qatar and Egypt on Wednesday in the aftermath of a deal to secure the release of dozens of hostages held by Hamas, the White House said.
No further details of the conversations were provided.
Qatar and Egypt were integral to the deal announced late Tuesday for Hamas to release 50 Israeli women and children in exchange for Palestinian captives held in Israeli jails.