Biden hopes cease-fire, hostage deal to pause Israel-Hamas war can take effect by next Monday

By WAFAA SHURAFA, TIA GOLDENBERG KAREEM CHEHAYEB and ZEKE MILLER – Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — President Joe Biden said Monday that he hopes a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas that would pause hostilities and allow for remaining hostages to be released can take effect by early next week.Asked when he thought a cease-fire…