an Iceland resident who said that they are desperate and paralyzed as his family is among thousands around the earthquake-ridden area who have been forced to evacuate.

Aid would also be permitted into Gaza during a cessation of hostilities.Biden said he was working daily on how I can be helpful in getting the hostages released and have a period of time where theres a pause long enough to let that happen.

one of the officials told CBS News.It was unclear how many Palestinian prisoners could be involved.but made it clear that did not mean the U.

The politically-charged negotiationshave gone through various permutations in recent weeks.One complication in these final stages of the talks has been Hamas inability to account for each of the hostages it is either believed to be holding.

but with no exact figures officially acknowledged by all of the respective governments or Hamas.

Recent weeks have brought a flurry of activity.She went on to decry Secretary of State Antony Blinkens trip to Beijing last week as a gold plated-invitation for more Chinese aggression.

noting that Trump congratulated the Communist Party on its 70th anniversary of conquering China.split over how to pay for it Republican presidential candidate and former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley blasted former President Donald Trump on Tuesday.

That sent a wrong message to the world.who is leading the pack with 52.