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Biden speaks to Qatari leader as hostage talks near deal
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US President Joe Biden, right, shakes hands with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani in the Oval Office of the White House, January 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
US President Joe Biden held a phone call earlier today with Qatari Emir Tamim Al Thani to discuss the ongoing hostage negotiations, with the call between the two leaders further indicating that a deal is on the verge of being reached.
“Both leaders emphasized the urgent need for a deal,” the White House says in its readout, adding that Biden thanked the emir for Qatar’s efforts in mediating between Israel and Hamas.
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