President Joe Biden expressed optimism on Tuesday, stating his belief that a deal can be reached to release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Ongoing talks to secure the release of Hamas hostages are progressing towards an agreement, as per information from unnamed officials, according to CNN.

The White House confirmed that Biden extensively discussed efforts to free hostages in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier that day.

According to a senior US official familiar with the negotiations, Israel and Hamas are approaching a potential deal.

The arrangement would involve the release of hostages taken during Hamas attacks on Israel, contingent upon a sustained, days-long pause in fighting.

However, the official emphasized that although the parties have moved closer to a deal, the talks are still volatile, and a breakdown remains a possibility: "It's closer, but it's not done."

On Monday, a European diplomat expressed optimism, suggesting that some hostages could potentially be released in the coming days or weeks.

The situation is fluid, and the outcome of the talks is yet to be finalized.

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Joe Biden's Message to Hamas Hostages

Jake Turx, a correspondent for the Jewish magazine Ami, sought a message of hope and resilience from President Joe Biden for the hostages.

Biden, after a climate change-focused event at the White House, responded affirmatively, stating that he's been in daily communication with those involved in the negotiations.

While expressing belief in a positive outcome, he refrained from providing detailed information, per the NY Post.

In response to a question about a message for the families of the Hamas hostages, President Biden offered words of encouragement: "Hang in there, we're coming."

According to US officials, nine American citizens and one legal permanent resident are unaccounted for after last month's Hamas attack.

The fate of these individuals, including a three-year-old whose parents were killed, is uncertain, and national security adviser Jake Sullivan admitted on Monday that the current status of the Hamas hostages is unknown.

The Israeli government estimates that approximately 240 people are being held by jihadists following the October 7 attack, which resulted in the deaths of about 1,200 civilians, including at least 33 Americans.

Reports suggest that Hamas may be willing to release between 70 and 80 hostages, including children and most women, in exchange for a five-day pause in Israel's ground invasion of the Gaza Strip.

The ongoing hostage situation has drawn comparisons to the Iran crisis during President Jimmy Carter's tenure, highlighting potential challenges for President Biden.

Joe Biden's Top Advisor Is in Gaza for Meetings

President Joe Biden expressed confidence in the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza as his top advisor, Brett McGurk, is heading to the region for meetings, including stops in Israel and Qatar for discussions on the captives, The Jerusalem Post noted.

The White House stated in a media release, "In Doha, he [McGurk] will also focus on the intensive efforts to secure the release of hostages being held by Hamas, including a number of Americans, one of whom is a 3-year old toddler."

Qatar, with assistance from Egypt, has been instrumental in facilitating indirect talks for a potential hostage deal.

This deal would encompass some, but not all, of the 239 hostages seized by Hamas in its October 7 attack on Israel, which also resulted in the death of over 1,200 people.

In related developments, Israeli media reported that Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar visited Cairo to engage in discussions with Egyptian intelligence head Abbas Kamal.

Subsequently, Israel's war cabinet convened for a meeting following Bar's visit.

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