President Joe Biden said he wants to see a six-week ceasefire in the war in Gaza and for Hamas, Israel, and other negotiators to work toward long-term peace in the Middle East.

Biden made his stance clear during an interview with MSNBC that aired Saturday. The president seemed eager to see Hamas agree to a ceasefire with Israel as the Islamic holy month of Ramadan is set to begin Sunday night. During that period, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset.