Biden calls for immediate ceasefire in call with Israel’s Netanyahu [Video]

A long-awaited cease-fire in Gaza and a hostage deal appears to be on the verge of finally being secured, according to a statement released by the Hamas terrorist group on Monday.

“We renew the alliance with our patient people. We confirm that the release of our prisoners is close,” Hamas released in a statement following overnight negotiations in Qatar and a Sunday call between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

During the phone call, the two discussed a release deal first talked about in May of last year, according to White House officials. That deal was endorsed unanimously by the U.N. Security Council.

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The deal would be carried out in three stages – beginning with the release of some 34 captives that are classified as “humanitarian” hostages. 

Saudi news outlet Al-Arabiya reported that the first stage …