Reuters The fire prevented police forces from entering the building for several hours.

and it remains unsure exactly how many people are still being held captive.One constant has been the prioritization of civilians about 50 of them in particular over the Israeli military service members who are also being held hostage.

and they stalled significantly around the time that Israel launched its ground invasion of Gaza.In the weeks since those initial releases.Speaking Wednesday in Northern California after his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

as a test case for future releases.two Americans andtwo Israelis.

believed to be the architect of the Oct.

President Biden said Wednesday that the U.suggested peace is well and good but at some point.

and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin will now meet with his counterpart when China names a new minister of defense.asked what he would consider the outcome of a successful meeting with Xi.

I value our conversation because I think its paramount that you and I understand each other clearly.But Im not gonna continue to sustain the support for positions where if you want to invest in China.