(White House) U.S. President Joe Biden said Sunday, "By the 16th day of the [hostage] deal, talks will begin on the second phase. This phase includes the release of Israeli soldiers and a permanent end to the war without Hamas in power or able to threaten Israel." "We've reached the point today because of the pressure Israel built on Hamas, backed by the United States....Hamas's sponsors in the Middle East have been badly weakened by Israel, backed by the United States."
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