Biden hopes to have a hostage deal in place by Monday
The presence of both sides for so-called proximity talks suggested negotiations were further along than at any time since a big push at the start of February.
US President Joe Biden walks to board Air Force One for travel to New York from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, February 26, 2024.(photo credit: LEAH MILLIS/REUTERS)ByREUTERS, TOVAH LAZAROFFUpdated: