Biden tells Netanyahu it's time to end Gaza war after Sinwar's elimination

• Israeli and U.S. officials say Sinwar's death on Wednesday creates an opportunity to resume talks on a deal to release the 101 hostages still held by Hamas and establish a ceasefire in Gaza.

Driving the news: Biden called Netanyahu from Air Force One on his way to Germany and congratulated the prime minister on the elimination of Sinwar by Israeli soldiers operating in southern Gaza.

• "The leaders agreed that there is an opportunity now to push for the release of the hostages and stressed they will work together to that end," the Israeli Prime Minister's Office said.
• The White House said Biden and Netanyahu discussed "how to use this moment to bring the hostages home and to bring the war to a close with Israel's security assured and Hamas never again able to control Gaza."

What's next: Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Israeli President Isaac Herzog that he's planning to travel to the region in the coming days to discuss ways to push for a Gaza hostage and ceasefire deal, the Israeli president's office said.