Israeli hostage rescue and Jake Sullivan's role in Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal
- Israel successfully rescued four hostages from Gaza who are in good medical condition.
- Jake Sullivan, the US National Security Advisor, is actively involved in facilitating a cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas.
- The situation in the Israel-Hamas conflict remains tense, with diplomatic efforts ongoing.
Israel has rescued four hostages from Gaza who are in good medical condition. White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan is set to meet with hostage families of Americans believed to be held by Hamas in Gaza. The meeting comes at a critical juncture of the conflict and negotiations for a possible cease-fire deal outlined by President Joe Biden. Sullivan is expected to provide an update following Biden's speech, urging Israel and Hamas to accept the proposal. The Biden administration believes Hamas still holds five American citizens and negotiations for a hostage deal have faced hurdles. Sullivan recently met with diplomats from countries whose citizens are held by Hamas, coordinating a joint statement calling for the hostages to be freed.