PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: Israel, Hamas doubt Biden's cease-fire hopes

In our news wrap Tuesday, Israel and Hamas cast doubt on President Biden's suggestion that a Gaza cease-fire deal could be reached by Monday, communities in Israel held local elections despite the ongoing war, Ukraine's military retreated from more territory in the east after intense battles overnight and a human rights activist in Russia was sentenced to prison for criticizing the Ukraine war.

News Wrap: Israel, Hamas doubt Biden's cease-fire hopes

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