US President Joe Biden on Friday (March 1)&nbsp;said he hoped there would be a ceasefire deal between Israel and militant group Hamas by the time of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which starts on March 10.

"We're not there yet," he told reporters, as he left the White House on Friday.

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US President Joe Biden looks on as he and Vice President Kamala Harris (not pictured) meet with congressional leaders in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, US, Feb 27, 2024.

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US President Joe Biden on Friday (March 1) said he hoped there would be a ceasefire deal between Israel and militant group Hamas by the time of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, which starts on March 10. "We're not there yet," he told reporters, as he left the White House on Friday. ALSO READ: US military to airdrop food...

Biden hopes for Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal by Ramadan