Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remained defiant amid mounting international and domestic pressure to secure a ceasefire agreement to release Israeli hostages in Gaza. US President Joe Biden said on Monday he was close to presenting a final proposal for a deal to release hostages held by Hamas in Gaza but said he did not think Israeli Prime Benjamin Netanyahu was doing enough to secure such an agreement. For all the latest world news, analysis and updates, NDTV's show The World 24X7 with Parmeshwar Bawa, is your one-stop shop.