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President Biden says the newly released tossages, including young Abigail, can now begin the long journey to healing. In his address to the nation, the President said he's working with Israel, Egypt, and Qatar to extend the ceasefire beyond the four-day pause and fighting that was initially agreed upon.

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The proof that this is working and worth pursuing further is in every smile and every grateful tear we see on the faces of those families who are finally getting back together again.

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The President has been deeply involved in those negotiations and says he will not stop until everyone is back home. Abc senior White House correspondent Celina Wang joins us. Now, Celina, what are you learning about President Biden's efforts to secure the release of the remaining hostages?

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Well, Lindsay, President Biden said his goal is to extend this pause in fighting beyond tomorrow so that more hostages can be released and more aid can get into Gaza. The President is hopeful after the release of four-year-old Abigail Idaan, saying that he expects more Americans will be released, but that he doesn't know the conditions of all of these hostages or even if they're alive. Senior administration officials have told me that this deal was weeks in the making of painstaking diplomacy. Today, again, President Biden hopping on the phone with Israel's Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The White House says that these two leaders will continue working towards securing the release of all remaining hostages.

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Lindsay, Celina, reporting from the White House tonight. Thank you.

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