Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the deal's final details were still being worked on, but he thanked Biden for "promoting" it. Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya said it was the result of Palestinian "resilience".
Officials from mediators Qatar, Egypt and the US as well as Israel and Hamas said an agreement for a truce in the besieged enclave and release of hostages was closer than ever.
Netanyahu is facing three cases where he is alleged to have used relationships with rich, powerful men for personal and political gain, including to influence media outlets they owned or controlled.
Dr. Adnan al-Bursh, a renowned Palestinian surgeon from Gaza, was brutally tortured and left to die in Israel's Ofer Prison, according to new details revealed by a Sky News investigation. His death highlights severe abuses faced by Palestinian detainees amidst ongoing Israeli operations.
Michael Malarkey, known for The Vampire Diaries, refused to drink Starbucks coffee during a public event, urging a boycott over the company's perceived ties to Israel
The Huthis have attacked Red Sea shipping for months since the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7, saying they are targeting Israeli-linked vessels in solidarity with Palestinians in Gaza.