Israel-Hamas hostage talks stall out, Biden says US 'doubling down' efforts

Both President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris publicly told Jewish Americans that they would continue to pursue a ceasefire deal to secure the release of the hostages Hamas is holding in Gaza — but there are few signs that the stalled talks have progressed.

“My administration is doubling down on our work to secure the release of the remaining hostages, just as we have freed hostages already. And we will not rest until they’re all home,” Biden told Jewish faith leaders on Wednesday, while Harris said, “We are not giving up on a ceasefire and hostage deal. We cannot,” during a Friday call organized by “Jewish Voters for Harris-Walz.”