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Biden says there could be a cease-fire in Gaza by Monday. Talks are still ongoing

President Biden boards Air Force One on Feb. 26 after a quick trip to New York for a campaign event. (Jim Watson/AFP via Getty Images)

President Biden on Monday told reporters that he is optimistic that talks on a potential cease-fire in the Gaza Strip were close to reaching a deal that he hoped could be announced by next Monday.

"My national security adviser tells me that we're close," Biden told reporters who asked him when he expected a cease-fire would begin.

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