US President Joe Biden, in a phone call with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, discussed their efforts to de-escalate regional tensions, including an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of detainees.
The White House, in a statement published on Wednesday, noted that Biden thanked Sheikh Tamim for his firm leadership in facilitating negotiations, which have now reached the final stage.
The US President and Qatar's Emir agreed on the necessity of concluding the operation as soon as possible.
Both sides and their teams agreed to remain in close coordination in the coming days.
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