The Biden administration is calling for a final push before the president leaves office, with many seeing the Trump inauguration as an unofficial deadline.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.

Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages after more than 15 months of war.