Biden says the killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar by Israel is a 'good day for the world'

In comments to reporters after landing in Germany, US president Joe Biden said he had congratulated Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death and that 'now was the time to move on'. He called the killing an opportunity to free Israeli hostages held by Hamas and end the yearlong war in Gaza. US officials have expressed measured optimism that Sinwar's death might breathe new life into ceasefire talks that have so far failed to produce a breakthrough Killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar: what we know so far Death of Yahya Sinwar is boost for Netanyahu but may not end war