White House backs phased-in cease-fire in Gaza

White House - The Biden administration is hopeful over a deal to reach a cease-fire and free hostages held in Gaza, where war has raged for more than nine months after Hamas' stunning October 7 attack on Israel.

VOA spoke to John Kirby, White House national security spokesperson, about the deal and more, in this interview with VOA's White House Correspondent Begum Ersoz on Thursday.

The interview has been e