WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden has suggested a three-day fight pause in Gaza as a potential means to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas, Western media reported on Tuesday.
According to media reports Biden made the proposal during a phone call to Benjamin Netanyahu.
Discussions are underway between the United States and Israel and Qatar regarding potential agreement, involving Hamas to release a group of ten to 15 hostages.
During the ceasefire, verification of the hostages’ identities and a comprehensive list of names would also be prepared.
Biden, Netanyahu discuss tactical pauses
Meanwhile, the White House, in a statement has said that Biden and Netanyahu discussed the tactical pauses to create a window for civilians to depart from areas affected by the ongoing fighting.
White House has said that these pauses will also help to ensure the smooth delivery of humanitarian aid to those in dire need while exploring the possibility of facilitating the release of hostages.
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The Hamas-run health ministry has said that more than 10,000 people have been killed since Israel launched retaliatory strikes, with more than 4,000 of them children.
Israeli airstrikes have hit hospitals, ambulances, schools and refugee camps, as Tel Aviv cut off food, fuel, water and power supplies to Gaza.
