The White House Welcomes Extension of Humanitarian Ceasefire in Gaza

The White House welcomed the extension of the humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza on Monday, stating that it hopes there will be Americans among the twenty hostages who will be released next. It is believed that eight or nine American citizens are still among those held in the Gaza Strip. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby stated in a briefing to reporters that imposing conditions on U.S. aid to Israel is an interesting idea, but President Joe Biden believes that his approach is effective.