Biden Calls for Gaza Pause; Israel Agrees to Four-Hour Daily Truces, Opens Second Route for Fleeing Civilians; CIA, Mossad, Qatari PM Discuss 80 Hostage Release

President Biden has asked Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to pause military actions in Gaza for three days. The U.S. is discussing with Israel and Qatar a proposal for a 3-day cease-fire to allow for the delivery of humanitarian aid and the possible release of hostages held by Hamas. Israel has agreed to implement four-hour daily truces in northern Gaza, opening a second route south for tens of thousands of civilians still fleeing heavy fighting. CIA chief Bill Burns, Mossad chief David Barnea, and Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed Al Thani met to discuss these matters. Israel nearly reached a deal with Hamas to release up to 80 hostages before launching an invasion of Gaza. Talks have resumed, but hopes for a quick release have faded. President Biden expressed frustration that Netanyahu has not agreed to a pause as quickly as he hoped.