11/19: Jon Finer, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, Rep. Mike Turner, Amb. Dina Kawar,

"Closer than we have been" to agreement between Israel and Hamas, White House official says. Israeli military actions must align with American "interests and values," Sen. Chris Van Hollen says. "Gap" in Israeli's intelligence ahead of Oct. 7, House Intel Committee chair Rep. Mike Turner says. Negotiations for hostage release are ongoingas Israel appears to be expanding offensive. Cease-fire is "the only way forward to stop" the Israel-Hamas war, Jordanian ambassador says. "Let's all bring some civilityback to our politics," Brennan says. House China committee chairs say "no choice" but to pass Biden aid request for Taiwan, Asian allies.