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Thursday, November 2, 2023
Biden says supports humanitarian ‘pause’ that will see Israeli hostages freed
During a campaign event, US President Joe Biden is interrupted by a protester demanding a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war.
Biden responds he supports a humanitarian “pause” that will also see Israeli hostages released from the Strip.
“I think we need a pause. A pause means give time to get the prisoners out,” he says, referring to the hostages held in Gaza.