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Netanyahu to meet Biden and Harris in separate meetings

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will meet with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris separately on Thursday, the White House said in a statement.

Biden and Netanyahu are set to discuss "developments in Gaza and progress towards a ceasefire and hostage release deal”, in addition to the US’s “ironclad commitment to Israel’s security, including countering Iran’s threats to Israel and the broader region”, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in the statement.

The statement added that the leaders will also meet with families of hostages still held in Gaza.