World leaders, US politicians react to Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal: 'Long-overdue news'
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Leaders in the U.S. and around the world express relief and optimism about the recent Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal on Wednesday, which possibly marks an end to the war.
The first phase, which is set to begin Sunday, "includes a full and complete cease-fire, withdrawal of Israeli forces from all the populated areas of Gaza, and the release of a number of hostages held by Hamas, including women and elderly and the wounded," Biden said. Andrea Margolis is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. Readers can send story tips to andrea.margolis@fox.com.
The second phase is contingent on Israel negotiating "the necessary arrangements," to mark a complete end to the war.
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