Joe Biden hails ceasefire; says both Palestinians and Israelis deserve to live safely
3 years, 7 months ago

Joe Biden hails ceasefire; says both Palestinians and Israelis deserve to live safely

India TV News  

Palestinians and Israelis equally deserve to live safely, security and to enjoy equal measures of freedom, prosperity and democracy, US President Joe Biden has said as Israel and Hamas have agreed to an unconditional ceasefire following a 11 day war that caused widespread destruction in the Gaza Strip. “I believe the Palestinians and Israelis equally deserve to live safely and security and to enjoy equal measures of freedom, prosperity, and democracy. “We remain committed to working with the United Nations and other international stakeholders to provide rapid humanitarian assistance and to marshal international support for the people of Gaza and the Gazan reconstruction efforts,” he said. Over the last 11 days, Biden said he spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu six times while with President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority more than once as part of his intense diplomatic engagement.

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Gaza ceasefire deal in final stages?
6 days, 9 hours ago

Gaza ceasefire deal in final stages?

New Indian Express  

Even as Israeli forces continued to pound Gaza, killing dozens of Palestinians in the besieged north, London-based news outlet Al-Araby Al-Jadeed reported that a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is in the final stages. France 24 on Tuesday carried a story by news agencies AFP and Reuters which cited a statement issued by Hamas as saying that talks in …

'People in Gaza are struggling to survive apocalyptic conditions': MSF
6 days, 9 hours ago

'People in Gaza are struggling to survive apocalyptic conditions': MSF

New Indian Express  

A new report by Médecins Sans Frontières on Thursday noted that "repeated Israeli military attacks on Palestinian civilians over the last 14 months, the dismantling of the health care system and other essential infrastructure, the suffocating siege, and the systematic denial of humanitarian assistance are destroying the conditions of life in Gaza, Palestine." "While MSF continues to provide lifesaving care …

Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like
1 week, 1 day ago

Negotiators say Israel and Hamas are inching toward a ceasefire deal. This is what it may look like

Associated Press  

After months of deadlock, Israel and Hamas appear to be moving closer toward a ceasefire to end their 14-month war. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print In the U.S., both the outgoing Biden administration and the incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump have signaled they want a deal completed before the Jan. 20 …

UN urges Gaza truce, backs Palestine agency
1 week, 5 days ago

UN urges Gaza truce, backs Palestine agency

China Daily  

By JAN YUMUL in Hong Kong | China Daily | Updated: 2024-12-13 09:48 Palestinian children maneuver a shopping cart loaded with water containers past rubble and debris in Gaza City on Wednesday. OMAR AL-QATTAA / AFP The international community has thrown its support behind the United Nations Palestine refugees agency following the adoption of two resolutions by the UN General …

Middle East latest: UN General Assembly demands a ceasefire in Gaza
Trending News
2 weeks ago

Middle East latest: UN General Assembly demands a ceasefire in Gaza

Associated Press  

The U.N. General Assembly overwhelmingly approved resolutions Wednesday demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and expressing support for the U.N. agency for Palestinian refugees that Israel has moved to ban. Five people were killed Wednesday by at least three Israeli strikes in different towns in the southern municipality of Bint Jbeil, Lebanon’s Health Ministry and state news agency said. “We’re …

US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says
Trending News
2 weeks ago

US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says

Hindustan Times  

By Jeff Mason US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says NEW YORK, - U.S. President Joe Biden is dispatching more senior aides to the Middle East in the next few weeks to clinch a Gaza ceasefire deal that has eluded his administration for over a year, a senior aide said on Tuesday. U.S. Deputy National …

US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says
Trending News
2 weeks ago

US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says

Hindustan Times  

By Jeff Mason US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says NEW YORK -U.S. President Joe Biden is dispatching more senior aides to the Middle East in the next few weeks to clinch a Gaza ceasefire deal that has eluded his administration for over a year, a senior aide said on Tuesday. U.S. Deputy National Security …

Chinese and other diplomats call for immediate Gaza ceasefire
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Chinese and other diplomats call for immediate Gaza ceasefire

China Daily  

By ZHAO JIA | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2024-12-06 19:17 Palestinian children walk on the rubble in Gaza City, Nov 28, 2024. Noting the Palestinian question has always been the core issue in the Middle East, he said China supports Arab countries to strengthen unity on the Palestinian question, and is ready to keep enhancing coordination and cooperation with Arab countries …

White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
3 weeks, 1 day ago

White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

Raw Story  

The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is "not there yet," the U.S. National Security Advisor told NBC on Sunday, with fighting in the conflict raging on as regional leaders meet to discuss the crisis. Addressing that conflict, Sullivan lauded the ceasefire deal and said the US was working with Lebanon's military …

White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
3 weeks, 3 days ago

White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal

New Indian Express  

WASHINGTON: The White House is working on a ceasefire and hostage release deal in Gaza but is "not there yet," the US National Security Advisor told NBC on Sunday, with fighting in the conflict raging on as regional leaders meet to discuss the crisis. Addressing that conflict, Sullivan lauded the ceasefire deal and said the US was working with Lebanon's …

Hamas officials to hold meeting in Cairo to discuss possible ceasefire in Gaza
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Hamas officials to hold meeting in Cairo to discuss possible ceasefire in Gaza

Firstpost  

The development comes days after Israel and Hezbollah reached a ceasefire deal brokered by the US and France. After the Israel-Hezbollah truce deal came into effect last week, US President Joe Biden said that Washington would now push for the Gaza ceasefire with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar and Israel A displaced boy covers his head with a pan as he runs …

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—As the Biden administration seeks to broker an end-of-term peace deal in the Middle East, it is bringing along a surprising back-seat partner: Donald Trump. “I’m skeptical that there will be a cease-fire deal in Gaza regardless of the coordination happening with the Trump transition team," because Netanyahu is reluctant to commit to a permanent halt in the fighting, said …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Here's why this deal has made a Gaza truce all the more unlikely
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire: Here's why this deal has made a Gaza truce all the more unlikely

Firstpost  

Netanyahu, who is wanted by the International Criminal Court for potential war crimes, said that the ceasefire on the northern front would allow Israel’s military to regroup and focus on Hamas and Iran Due to Israel's ceasefire deal with Hezbollah, a truce in Gaza appears to be all the more unlikely. She is hopeful that after the ceasefire between Israel …

Despite Biden's push, ceasefire deal in Gaza unlikely due to Israel's ambitions
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Despite Biden's push, ceasefire deal in Gaza unlikely due to Israel's ambitions

Firstpost  

Netanyahu may have little political incentive to end the war, as doing so could destabilise his coalition, which includes ministers opposed to a truce with Hamas. Hamas, for its part, expressed hope that the Hezbollah ceasefire could lead to progress in Gaza A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect early Wednesday, halting more than a year of hostilities between …

'We're begging you': Relatives of hostages block entrance to Netanyahu's office, demand Gaza truce deal
3 weeks, 6 days ago

'We're begging you': Relatives of hostages block entrance to Netanyahu's office, demand Gaza truce deal

Firstpost  

Eli Albag, the father of a 19-year-old woman who was taken captive on October 7, says that Netanyahu should reach an agreement with Hamas just as he secured a deal with Hezbollah As Lebanon celebrates the culmination of the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal with the displaced heading home after months of conflict, relatives of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza feel …

After successfully brokering Israel-Hezbollah truce deal, Biden says US will push for Gaza ceasefire now
3 weeks, 6 days ago

After successfully brokering Israel-Hezbollah truce deal, Biden says US will push for Gaza ceasefire now

Firstpost  

Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu right before the US- and French-brokered truce with Hezbollah was announced Tuesday and they agreed to try again for a Gaza agreement that has eluded negotiators for months US President Joe Biden announces a cessation of hostilities between Israel and Lebanon. US President Joe Biden on Wednesday said that after the successful …

Biden hails Lebanon ceasefire deal as 'good news'
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Biden hails Lebanon ceasefire deal as 'good news'

Raw Story  

President Joe Biden on Tuesday welcomed as "good news" a U.S. and French-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, saying he hoped it could be a springboard to peace in Gaza too. Biden said the deal was designed to be a "permanent cessation of hostilities" between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah, after more than a year of cross-border fire and two months …

Israel and Hezbollah agree US-brokered ceasefire deal in major breakthrough for region
4 weeks ago

Israel and Hezbollah agree US-brokered ceasefire deal in major breakthrough for region

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal begins: What happens next?
4 weeks ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal begins: What happens next?

Hindustan Times  

Israel and Iran-backed terror group Hezbollah agreed to a ceasefire after two months of all-out war that sent tensions soaring across the Middle East. "If Hezbollah or anyone else breaks the deal and poses a direct threat to Israel, then Israel retains the right to self-defense consistent with international law," Biden said. Given that "Hezbollah is extremely weak at this …

Biden announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, fighting halts for 60 days in Lebanon
4 weeks ago

Biden announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, fighting halts for 60 days in Lebanon

Firstpost  

US President Joe Biden has announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah and called it a ‘historic’ moment. The ceasefire deal came into force on Wednesday morning, halting firing for 60 days to begin with President of the United States Joe Biden announced a much-anticipated ceasefire to the 14-month-long war in Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah. Biden went on …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect; strikes in Lebanon shortly before truce
Top News
4 weeks ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect; strikes in Lebanon shortly before truce

Hindustan Times  

Israel's security cabinet has approved a US-France-brokered ceasefire agreement, presented by Prime Minister Netanyahu, according to his office. US President Joe Biden called the development “good news” and announced efforts to push for a ceasefire in Gaza. • In a joint statement, US President Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron announced the ceasefire after weeks of “tireless diplomacy.” They stressed …

Biden OKs $680m Israel arms sale despite new Gaza ceasefire push: Reports
4 weeks ago

Biden OKs $680m Israel arms sale despite new Gaza ceasefire push: Reports

Al Jazeera  

Approval comes despite US promise to renew efforts on long-elusive Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Hezbollah truce. On Tuesday, Biden – who has consistently supported Israel and portrays US arms sales to Israel as essential support for an ally – held an address at the White House announcing that a US-brokered ceasefire that would see Israel withdraw from Lebanon within 60 days …

Israel, Hezbollah agree on ceasefire: Biden calls it 'good news', Netanyahu warns against any violation
4 weeks ago

Israel, Hezbollah agree on ceasefire: Biden calls it 'good news', Netanyahu warns against any violation

India TV News  

After several months of skirmishes and thousands of casualties, Israel and Hezbollah finally agreed to the ceasefire deal on Tuesday. In the meantime, US President Joe Biden announced that Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah have accepted a US-brokered peace deal that is designed to be a "permanent cessation" of hostilities between the two sides. As part of the ceasefire, Israel will …

'Israel, Hezbollah accept ceasefire proposed by US, France': Joe Biden
Trending News
4 weeks ago

'Israel, Hezbollah accept ceasefire proposed by US, France': Joe Biden

Hindustan Times  

A ceasefire between Israel and Iran-backed group Hezbollah will take effect on Wednesday after both sides accepted an agreement brokered by the United States and France, U.S. President Joe Biden said on Tuesday. "What is left of Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations will not be allowed to threaten the security of Israel again.” Israel will gradually withdraw its forces over …

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal agreed by both sides, says U.S. President Biden
4 weeks ago

Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal agreed by both sides, says U.S. President Biden

The Hindu  

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah took effect at 2.00 a.m. on Wednesday after U.S. President Joe Biden said both sides accepted an agreement brokered by the United States and France. He said he had spoken to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati, and that fighting would end at 4 a.m. local time. “What …

Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce deal: Report
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Joe Biden, Emmanuel Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce deal: Report

India Today  

US President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron are expected to announce a ceasefire in Lebanon between armed group Hezbollah and Israel imminently, four senior Lebanese sources said on Monday. In Jerusalem, a senior Israeli official said Israel's cabinet would meet on Tuesday to approve a truce deal with Hezbollah. In Beirut, Elias Bou Saab, Lebanon's deputy parliament speaker, …

Biden announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Biden announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden says the Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement is ‘designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities’. United States President Joe Biden says Israel and Lebanon have accepted a US proposal to end the “devastating” Israel-Hezbollah conflict, setting the stage for a halt to nearly 14 months of cross-border fighting that has killed thousands of people. In a call …

Biden touts Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Biden touts Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal

Politico  

Under the deal outlined by the president, the Lebanese army will take control of their own territory in the south, Hezbollah infrastructure will not be allowed to be rebuilt and Israel forces will withdraw over the next 60 days. Biden added that the United States, along with “Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others” would take on a renewed push to …

Gaza War: Latest UN Ceasefire Resolution Fails as Death Toll Tops 43,700
1 month ago

Gaza War: Latest UN Ceasefire Resolution Fails as Death Toll Tops 43,700

The Hindu  

Published : Nov 22, 2024 20:43 IST - 7 MINS READ The war in Gaza, into its 15th month, rages on as repeated attempts to bring about a ceasefire and end hostilities continue to fail. In the latest such effort to get a ceasefire through the UN Security Council, a resolution In addition to a call for an immediate ceasefire, …

US vetoes UN Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution as Hamas rules out hostage deal until war ends
1 month ago

US vetoes UN Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution as Hamas rules out hostage deal until war ends

ABC  

The United States has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for a ceasefire in Gaza, drawing criticism of the Biden administration for again blocking international action aimed at halting Israel's war with Hamas. The 15-member council voted on Wednesday on a resolution put forward by 10 non-permanent members that called for an "immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" and separately demanded …

Middle East latest: US vetoes a Gaza cease-fire resolution
1 month ago

Middle East latest: US vetoes a Gaza cease-fire resolution

Associated Press  

The United States vetoed a U.N. resolution demanding an immediate cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, with the Americans saying they the resolution Wednesday was not linked to an immediate release of hostages still held by Hamas. Hamas say US veto of cease-fire resolution shows its ‘direct involvement’ in Gaza war CAIRO — The Palestinian militant group Hamas said …

US vetoes Gaza ceasefire call at UN; Hamas accuses Washington of being 'directly responsible' for 'genocidal war'
1 month ago

US vetoes Gaza ceasefire call at UN; Hamas accuses Washington of being 'directly responsible' for 'genocidal war'

New Indian Express  

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a UN Security Council push to call for a ceasefire in Gaza accusing it to be an attempt to embolden Hamas. The resolution demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire" in Israel's war on Gaza along with "the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages." Israel's UN ambassador Danny Danon said "the resolution being …

UN Security Council calls for urgent aid to address Gaza’s worsening crisis
1 month ago

UN Security Council calls for urgent aid to address Gaza’s worsening crisis

Firstpost  

President Joe Biden’s administration concluded this month that Israel was not currently impeding assistance to Gaza and therefore not violating U.S. law, even as Washington acknowledged the humanitarian situation remained dire in the Palestinian enclave. This assessment comes on the heels of a warning issued by the U.S. in an October 13 letter, which outlined 15 steps Israel needed to …

Hamas urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to agree to a ceasefire
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to agree to a ceasefire

ABC  

A senior Hamas official has declared the group is "ready for a ceasefire" in the war-ravaged Gaza, and urged incoming US president Donald Trump to put "pressure" on Israel to reach a truce. "Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if a ceasefire proposal is presented and on the condition that it is respected" by Israel, …

Hamas Ready For Gaza Ceasefire, Official Says; Urges US President-Elect Trump To Pressure Israel For...
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas Ready For Gaza Ceasefire, Official Says; Urges US President-Elect Trump To Pressure Israel For...

ABP News  

Hamas has expressed readiness for a ceasefire in Gaza, urging US President-elect Donald Trump to exert pressure on Israel as airstrikes on the Palestinian territory continue. “Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if a ceasefire proposal is presented and on the condition that it is respected” by Israel, Bassem Naim, a Doha-based Hamas political bureau …

Hamas ‘ready for ceasefire’ in war-hit Gaza, urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to end conflict
1 month, 1 week ago

Hamas ‘ready for ceasefire’ in war-hit Gaza, urges Donald Trump to pressure Israel to end conflict

Live Mint  

Hamas is "ready for a ceasefire" in Gaza, said a leader of the Palestinian militant group on Friday. "Hamas is ready to reach a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip if a ceasefire proposal is presented and on the condition that it is respected" by Israel, Doha-based Hamas political bureau member Bassem Naim told AFP. Hamas' remarks came nearly a week …

‘Ready for ceasefire, but Israel must respect proposal’, says Hamas
1 month, 1 week ago

‘Ready for ceasefire, but Israel must respect proposal’, says Hamas

Hindustan Times  

A senior Hamas official has expressed the militant group's willingness for a ceasefire deal with Israel in the Gaza Strip and urged US President-elect Donald Trump to “pressure” Israel over the Jewish state's ongoing military operations in the Palestinian territory. TOPSHOT - Children stare at the destruction following an Israeli strike in the Nuseirat refugee camp in the central Gaza …

Biden dismisses journalist’s question on reaching deal for Gaza captives
1 month, 1 week ago

Biden dismisses journalist’s question on reaching deal for Gaza captives

Al Jazeera  

As US president’s term ends, repeated attempts to secure a ceasefire and end Israel’s war have not yielded results. United States President Joe Biden avoided answering a question about whether he had any hope of reaching a ceasefire and bringing back Israeli captives in the Gaza Strip before the end of his term. Neria Kraus, the journalist who asked the …

Biden can still save what remains of Gaza, and his sorry legacy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Biden can still save what remains of Gaza, and his sorry legacy

Al Jazeera  

He can stop arming Israel now, and go down in history as the president who – albeit belatedly – put an end to a genocide. And every minute of every hour of every day, innocent Israelis remain captive by Hamas and the imperial designs and parochial whims of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu who has – according to his sacked defence …

'Save us': Gazans want Trump to end war with Israel
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Save us': Gazans want Trump to end war with Israel

The Hindu  

Palestinians in Gaza on Wednesday want Donald Trump, who won the U.S. election, to end the war between Israel and Hamas that has devastated their territory. "I hope Trump finds a solution, we need someone strong like Trump to end the war and save us, enough, God, this is enough," the 60-year-old said. Umm Ahmed Harb, from the Al-Shaaf area …

Netanyahu, US envoys clash over ceasefire in Gaza war
Trending News
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu, US envoys clash over ceasefire in Gaza war

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with US officials on Thursday amid growing calls for a ceasefire with Hamas and Hezbollah. The interaction came mere hours after Hamas insisted that it would reject any proposal for a short term truce to the ongoing Gaza war. Meanwhile newly appointed Hezbollah leader Naim Kassem insisted on Thursday that the militant group would …

Biden tells Netanyahu: Now is the opportunity to seek peace in Gaza
2 months ago

Biden tells Netanyahu: Now is the opportunity to seek peace in Gaza

The Independent  

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Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza
2 months, 1 week ago

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Two of the many Biden administration officials who have resigned in protest over the U.S. government’s current policy on Israel and the Palestinian people are taking matters into their own hands by launching a lobbying group and political action committee to help change Washington’s approach to the Middle East in a way that supports Palestinian freedom and …

One year on from October 7, Biden still can’t offer a clear path forward
2 months, 2 weeks ago

One year on from October 7, Biden still can’t offer a clear path forward

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A staggering amount of human suffering …

How Joe Biden helped fuel a Middle Eastern war and ‘collapse American credibility’
2 months, 2 weeks ago

How Joe Biden helped fuel a Middle Eastern war and ‘collapse American credibility’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “There is, in Washington right now, a sense …

Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden Says He Doesn't Know If Israel Is Holding Up Cease-Fire Deal To Influence Election

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and said he didn’t know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a Mideast peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. “And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know, but I’m not …

Opinion: Why President Biden hasn’t been able to end Israel’s nearly year-old war in Gaza
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Why President Biden hasn’t been able to end Israel’s nearly year-old war in Gaza

LA Times  

The aftermath of an Israeli airstrike on a crowded tent camp for Palestinians displaced by the war in Muwasi, in the Gaza Strip. As the world prepares to mark the first anniversary of Hamas’ Oct. 7 terrorist attack and the ensuing war is set to drag into a second year with intense fighting on another front, many Americans are wondering …

Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel may be holding up peace deal to influence U.S. election
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel may be holding up peace deal to influence U.S. election

LA Times  

President Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and said he didn’t know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know, but I’m not counting on that.” Biden, in a rare appearance …

Biden shares his blunt message to Israel before its 'imminent' ground invasion of Lebanon as U.S. embassy frantically works to get Americans out of Beirut
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden shares his blunt message to Israel before its 'imminent' ground invasion of Lebanon as U.S. embassy frantically works to get Americans out of Beirut

Daily Mail  

President Biden gave an emphatic answer when asked if he was comfortable with Israel’s plan as the U.S. ally masses forces on the border with Lebanon, and it stopped well short of an endorsement. His comments follow reports that Israel is planning a limited ground operation into Lebanon, after a series of withering strikes targeting Hezbollah leadership and weapons, even …

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal 'out of reach in Biden's remaining term'
3 months ago

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal 'out of reach in Biden's remaining term'

Daily Mail  

A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is unlikely to be reached before Joe Biden leaves office in January, U.S. officials believe as tensions in the Middle East ratchet up over Lebanon. Antony Blinken has said Israel and Hamas representatives had already agreed to '90 per cent' of a proposed deal, and the Pentagon assured on Thursday: 'I can tell you …

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