White House: We’re closer now to hostage deal than we’ve been before

Jacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief

Protesters hold photos of people held hostage by Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza, during a demonstration outside Downing Street on November 19, 2023. (JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)
Protesters hold photos of people held hostage by Palestinian terror group Hamas in Gaza, during a demonstration outside Downing Street on November 19, 2023. (JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP)

White House National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby says, “We’re closer now than we’ve been before,” to a deal securing the release of hostages in Gaza.

Kirby declines to elaborate any further regarding the details.

US President Joe Biden affirmed earlier today that he believes a deal is closer than had been possible previously as well.

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