Israel has offered a comprehensive new ceasefire deal to Hamas, US President Joe Biden says.
The deal would involve the return of Israeli hostages from Gaza and reconstruction of civilian areas. Mr Biden urged leaders on both sides not to 'lose this moment'. 'Everyone who wants peace now must raise their voices and work to make it real. It's time for this war to end,' he said during an address at the White House on Friday.
Phase two would involve Hamas handing over all remaining hostages and Israel withdrawing all of its forces from Gaza. The final phase would be about a 'major reconstruction plan', according to the president. He also urged Israel's leadership to back the proposal, arguing that Hamas was no longer capable of carrying out another attack on Israelis like the one on 7 October. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly.
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