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President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke with Amir Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar.

The two leaders discussed the urgent effort to secure the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas, including American citizens.

The leaders also discussed the ongoing efforts to facilitate increased and sustained flows of life-saving access to humanitarian aid into Gaza.  

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