By Rachel Pannett, Leo Sands The White House hoped a Gaza cease-fire deal would be in place by Ramadan. Biden previously said an Israeli offensive into Rafah would cross a “red line.” Source: Middle East conflict live updates: Ramadan begins with no cease-fire; Netanyahu stands by plan to attack Rafah
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By Niha Masih, Leo Sands President Biden said a cease-fire during Ramadan, which begins Monday, was still “possible.” Earlier, he said it was “looking tough” amid stalled talks. Source: U.S. sends ship to build Gaza aid pier; Biden expresses hope for cease-fire
By Karen DeYoung With the Islam holy month fast approaching, the CIA chief is in Qatar working to bring Hamas and Israel together on a pause in fighting that would see the release of hostages and deliveries of humanitarian aid Source: Burns again in Doha to push for cease-fire agreement before Ramadan