President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday, urging him to agree to a ceasefire and hostage-release deal in a renewed push to end the Israel-Hamas war.Former President Donald Trump plans to meet with the Israeli leader on Friday.Families of American hostages reported an "absolute commitment" from Biden and Netanyahu to bring their loved ones home, following a meeting at the White House."They understand the urgency of this moment now to waste no time and to complete this deal as it currently stands with as little change as humanly possible," Jonathan Dekel-Chen, a family member of a hostage, said.Meanwhile, in a separate meeting with Netanyahu, Harris expressed concern over Israel's military operations in Gaza. The meeting, she described, was 'frank and constructive'."We cannot look away in the face of these tragedies. We cannot allow ourselves to become numb to the suffering," Harris said. "But it bears repeating: Israel has the right to defend itself."The meetings are a chance for Harris to show her mettle to serve as the possible next president. For Biden, it could also be a legacy-affirming achievement in reaching a cease-fire deal.They also serve as a chance to help Trump mend a years-long rift with the Israeli leader after Netanyahu had congratulated Biden for winning the 2020 election.Trump has tried to paint the Republican Party as most loyal to Israel but has previously criticized the country for its conduct in the war, calling it "to finish up and get it done quickly."Currently, ceasefire talks are facing delays. Negotiators from Egypt, Israel, Qatar, and the U.S were expected to meet Thursday but Israeli official said they couldn't make it and proposed meeting next week instead. The current deal involves a three-phased approach, calling for the eventual and permanent end to the war, increasing aid to Gaza, and releasing hostages and prisoners from both sides.