Elizabeth Warren, Brian Schatz Press Biden On Gaza
11 months, 1 week ago

Elizabeth Warren, Brian Schatz Press Biden On Gaza

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Two prominent Democratic senators are urging the Biden administration to use American leverage over Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to temper his devastating U.S.-backed campaign in Gaza, HuffPost has learned. Elizabeth Warren and Brian Schatz sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday asking for specific actions that President Joe Biden will take to change Israel’s course and “to advance an independent, self-governed Palestinian state.” Their message comes after Netanyahu earlier this month said Israel cannot accept a Palestinian state between the Jordan River and the Mediterranean Sea. Prime Minister Netanyahu’s explicit departure from that position, both in his statements and in government policies aimed at undermining this internationally agreed upon pathway, is dangerous to both U.S. and Israeli national security.” Warren and Schatz asked the administration to state whether it believes Netanyahu’s views and military strategy serve the causes of eventual peace and freeing hostages captured by Hamas and other Gaza-based militants in their Oct. 7 attack inside Israel, which also killed 1,200 Israelis. Warren has previously said U.S. military aid for Israel, more than $3 billion annually and potentially billions more if Congress approves a post-Oct. 7 emergency request from Biden, cannot be “a blank check.” Watchdog groups have repeatedly said Israel has committed war crimes in its Gaza offensive, including with American equipment; Hamas has violated international law as well, they note.

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Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls
6 days, 14 hours ago

Antony Blinken Insists He and Biden Made the Right Calls

New York Times  

– Please raise your right hand and repeat after me. – Those challenges came fast for Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who was beset by an escalating series of international crises, from the Afghanistan withdrawal to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine to Hamas’s attack on Israel and the subsequent war in Gaza and conflict in the wider Middle East. – Secretary …

Biden’s ‘Netanyahu first, US second’ strategy was a total disaster
1 week, 4 days ago

Biden’s ‘Netanyahu first, US second’ strategy was a total disaster

Al Jazeera  

“Were there not an Israel, the United States of America would have to invent an Israel to protect her interest in the region.” These were the words of then-Senator Joe Biden as he made his argument for US support for Israel during a congressional debate on arms sales in the Middle East in 1986. The Biden administration’s National Security Strategy …

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel
3 weeks, 3 days ago

US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel

Al Jazeera  

Twenty Democrats call for upholding US laws that prohibit arming countries that block humanitarian assistance. Washington, DC – Twenty Democratic legislators in the United States have urged the administration of President Joe Biden to halt the transfer of offensive weapons to Israel, noting that the Israeli government has not complied with US demands for more aid to enter Gaza. It …

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’
Trending News
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’

Live Mint  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he held a "very warm and important" conversation with US President-elect Donald Trump on Saturday night, focusing on efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza and the evolving situation in Syria following the recent overthrow of President Bashar al-Assad. Hostage negotiations intensify Netanyahu emphasized the urgency of freeing the …

Netanyahu makes it clear: Biden is no longer in charge
1 month ago

Netanyahu makes it clear: Biden is no longer in charge

The Independent  

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White House says 'not there yet' on Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
1 month, 1 week 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 …

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump
1 month, 1 week 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 …

'We're begging you': Relatives of hostages block entrance to Netanyahu's office, demand Gaza truce deal
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Why Netanyahu’s next showdown will be with Iran
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Why Netanyahu’s next showdown will be with Iran

The Independent  

Wednesday morning in south Beirut started as daybreak has for much of the last two months – with explosions and gunfire. The ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon means that after 60 days the Israeli army will withdraw back to the border in the south and Hezbollah’s fighters will go beyond the Litani River 30km or so from the Israeli …

After successfully brokering Israel-Hezbollah truce deal, Biden says US will push for Gaza ceasefire now
1 month, 2 weeks 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'
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Biden touts Israel-Hezbollah cease-fire deal
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Biden dismisses journalist’s question on reaching deal for Gaza captives
1 month, 4 weeks 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 is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Biden is a ‘lame duck’ president – but can he still put pressure on Israel?

Al Jazeera  

The Biden administration has shown no willingness to change course on Israel. For those opposed to the current administration’s unwavering support for Israel during its more than yearlong war on Gaza, this lame duck period is a final opportunity “to try to push Biden to move past a legacy of genocide”, said Annelle Sheline, a former US Department of State …

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

Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’
Top News
2 months ago

Israel and Netanyahu welcomes Trump win as ‘history’s greatest comeback’

The Independent  

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In one day, two of the biggest brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu disappeared
2 months ago

In one day, two of the biggest brakes on Israel’s Netanyahu disappeared

Live Mint  

He fired his defense minister, Yoav Gallant, his fiercest opponent within his own government, and Donald Trump won the U.S. election. Netanyahu, who calls for “total victory" in the war, has said that Israel can’t stop fighting in Gaza until Hamas is destroyed. Netanyahu called Trump’s potential win “historic" and said it “offers a new beginning for America and a …

‘Israel will keep invading – with more ease’: Gaza dreads Trump presidency
Trending News
2 months ago

‘Israel will keep invading – with more ease’: Gaza dreads Trump presidency

Al Jazeera  

Biden was terrible, say Palestinians, but fear a Trump administration would let Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu ‘get away with conquering Gaza’. Calling Trump’s election “history’s greatest comeback”, Netanyahu described Trump’s return as a “fresh start for America” and a “powerful recommitment to the great alliance between Israel and America”. Trump’s administration also overlooked the building of illegal Israeli settlements in …

Blinken Presses Netanyahu to Publicly Deny Siege of North Gaza, Discusses Ceasefire & Hostage Deal
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Blinken Presses Netanyahu to Publicly Deny Siege of North Gaza, Discusses Ceasefire & Hostage Deal

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to publicly reject the idea of a siege of north Gaza. The two discussed the ceasefire and hostage deal, the day-after plan for the Gaza Strip, the humanitarian situation in Gaza, and the expected retaliation to Iran's missile attack.

Biden tells Netanyahu: Now is the opportunity to seek peace in Gaza
2 months, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Biden to Send Blinken to Israel: A Step Towards Peace in the Middle East
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden to Send Blinken to Israel: A Step Towards Peace in the Middle East

Live Mint  

President Joe Biden has announced that he will send Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Israel as part of efforts to end the ongoing war with Hamas. Blinken will head to the region in four or five days, his 11th trip to the region since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas. He will meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to …

Biden Administration Ex-Staffers Launch Group To Help Reform U.S. Policy On Israel-Gaza
2 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months 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’
3 months 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 …

One year on from the horrors of 7 October, Israel must work to secure a peaceful future
3 months ago

One year on from the horrors of 7 October, Israel must work to secure a peaceful future

The Independent  

One year after the atrocities committed by Hamas, 7 October 2023 remains a date that will live in infamy. We will not stand for it.” It is a sobering thought that the killings on 7 October and subsequently in Palestine and Israel should have produced such distant reverberations as riots in Southport and Rotherham, the loss of safe Labour seats …

A war that can have no winners
3 months ago

A war that can have no winners

Hindustan Times  

Israel has the support of the US, from where evidence has emerged of the Biden administration turning a blind eye to Netanyahu’s flagrant human rights violations, but Tel Aviv has lost the propaganda war. It’s been a year since Hamas launched its ill-conceived and brazen terrorist attacks on Israel that enabled the group to take scores of hostages but led …

Why Netanyahu might want to swing the US election for Trump
3 months ago

Why Netanyahu might want to swing the US election for Trump

The Independent  

In the year since the Hamas rampage into southern Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu has found himself coordinating a war on five fronts: the IDF is fighting on the ground in Gaza and Lebanon; an air and intelligence war against the Houthis in Yemen; with Iran’s proxies; and, most riskily, against Iran directly. President Biden’s extraordinary flurry of public statements about what …

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

Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel may be holding up peace deal to influence U.S. election
3 months, 1 week 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 suggests Israel may be trying to influence the election by refusing to agree to ceasefire
3 months, 1 week ago

Biden suggests Israel may be trying to influence the election by refusing to agree to ceasefire

The Telegraph  

Joe Biden has suggested that Israel could be attempting to interfere in the U.S. election by refusing to agree to ceasefires in Lebanon and Gaza. The President did not definitively rule out the possibility that Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, was trying to influence the contest, when challenged by reporters on Friday afternoon. “And I think Bibi should remember that, …

Opinion: Why President Biden hasn’t been able to end Israel’s nearly year-old war in Gaza
3 months, 1 week 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 …

As he pursues a fight on five fronts, does Netanyahu even want peace?
3 months, 1 week ago

As he pursues a fight on five fronts, does Netanyahu even want peace?

The Independent  

One year on from the invasion led by Hamas terrorists that has been called the greatest trauma in Israel’s history, in which 1,200 Israelis were killed and more than 200 taken hostage, Benjamin Netanyahu’s government claims sudden success. Netanyahu’s belligerent speech to the United Nations last week, to an almost empty chamber, led diplomats to ask whether he was preparing …

Iran does not want war with Israel – but what of Benjamin Netanyahu?
3 months, 1 week ago

Iran does not want war with Israel – but what of Benjamin Netanyahu?

The Independent  

Last week, the British prime minister, Sir Keir Starmer, speaking for all of Israel’s friends and allies, declared that “there is no military solution here. Having failed in his political and military objectives in Gaza – Hamas remains extant and the hostages still captive – he has now opened up multiple new fronts against his nation’s enemies. When Mr Netanyahu …

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal stalled for 2 weeks, Biden aide admits
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal stalled for 2 weeks, Biden aide admits

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 Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy White House and State Department officials have said for weeks …

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

US to Present Gaza Proposal ‘in Coming Days,’ Blinken Says
4 months ago

US to Present Gaza Proposal ‘in Coming Days,’ Blinken Says

Live Mint  

-- The US, Qatar and Egypt will present a new cease-fire proposal to Israel and Hamas in the coming days, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday, as the Biden administration struggles to find a way to end the war in the Gaza Strip. “We’re in very active discussions, first of all, with our partners in this effort, Egypt and …

Netanyahu gives a starkly different take on Biden administration’s hopes for a Gaza deal
4 months ago

Netanyahu gives a starkly different take on Biden administration’s hopes for a Gaza deal

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were sharply at odds Thursday over prospects of reaching a deal for a Gaza cease-fire and hostage release, with Netanyahu saying it was “exactly inaccurate” that a breakthrough was close. “There’s not a deal in the making,” Netanyahu said in an interview with “Fox and Friends.” His public skepticism …

Michael Moore Says Biden Is Being ‘Played Like A Sucker’ By Netanyahu In Israel-Gaza Conflict
4 months ago

Michael Moore Says Biden Is Being ‘Played Like A Sucker’ By Netanyahu In Israel-Gaza Conflict

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Michael Moore is not holding back regarding his opinions of President Joe Biden and the Israel-Gaza conflict. “There’s no getting around the awful truth: The United States is the Bank that is funding and arming the slaughter of children in Gaza,” Moore wrote Wednesday on Substack. “ Bibi has taken advantage of a weakened Biden to commit …

Netanyahu not doing enough to bring Hamas hostages home, says Biden
4 months, 1 week ago

Netanyahu not doing enough to bring Hamas hostages home, says Biden

India Today  

President Joe Biden said on Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza by Hamas and the U.S. was close to presenting a final proposal to negotiators working on a hostage and ceasefire agreement. Asked whether he thought Netanyahu was doing enough to reach a …

The Israeli people’s intervention may yet prove to be a turning point
4 months, 1 week ago

The Israeli people’s intervention may yet prove to be a turning point

The Independent  

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Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to seal hostage deal amid ‘take it or leave it’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
4 months, 1 week ago

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to seal hostage deal amid ‘take it or leave it’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

The Independent  

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Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough on hostage deal ahead of key meeting
4 months, 1 week ago

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough on hostage deal ahead of key meeting

Raw Story  

US President Joe Biden on Monday said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was not doing enough to secure a deal for the release of hostages taken by Palestinian armed group Hamas. Asked by reporters at the White House -- where Biden was arriving for a meeting with US negotiators -- if he thought the Israeli leader was doing enough on …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Biden adds to pressure on Netanyahu to reach cease-fire deal
4 months, 1 week ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Biden adds to pressure on Netanyahu to reach cease-fire deal

Associated Press  

United States President Joe Biden is adding to the pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying he isn’t doing enough to reach a cease-fire deal in Gaza. ___ Here’s the latest: Cease-fire and hostage release negotiations are ongoing, Biden says WASHINGTON — United States President Joe Biden again spoke briefly to reporters, this time as he departed the White …

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage and ceasefire deal as he nears presenting a final proposal
4 months, 1 week ago

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to secure hostage and ceasefire deal as he nears presenting a final proposal

CNN  

Washington CNN — President Joe Biden said Monday that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not doing enough to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and added he is “close” to presenting a final deal to negotiators working to strike a hostage and ceasefire agreement in Gaza. Asked Monday whether Netanyahu was doing enough to reach an agreement, …

Is PM Netanyahu dragging out Gaza war for political survival?
4 months, 1 week ago

Is PM Netanyahu dragging out Gaza war for political survival?

India Today  

The Israel-Palestine conflict has escalated dramatically over the past year, with nearly a year of continuous fighting leaving over 41,000 Palestinians and 1,139 Israelis dead. This raises a critical question: Is Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prolonging the Gaza war to ensure his political survival? On the other side of the political spectrum, the centrist and liberal Zionist party Yesh …

Two sworn enemies hold the key to ending the war in Gaza. Does either man want a deal?
4 months, 1 week ago

Two sworn enemies hold the key to ending the war in Gaza. Does either man want a deal?

Associated Press  

The latest flurry of Gaza cease-fire talks — the back-and-forth over now-familiar sticking points and appeals from around the world — obscures a grim truth about the monthslong efforts to end the Israel-Hamas war and free scores of hostages. Any deal requires the signatures of two men: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. It would also …

Anti-War Lawmakers Tiptoe Around Harris’ Vow To Keep Arming Israel
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Anti-War Lawmakers Tiptoe Around Harris’ Vow To Keep Arming Israel

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren reiterated their beliefs on Sunday that the United States should immediately stop funding Israel’s nearly yearlong military campaign in Gaza, but still tiptoed around the idea of directly pressuring Vice President Kamala Harris following her remarks that essentially vowed to continue arming a country accused by much of the international community …

White House insists it is making progress on Gaza cease-fire as talks continue over the weekend
4 months, 2 weeks ago

White House insists it is making progress on Gaza cease-fire as talks continue over the weekend

Associated Press  

BUELLTON, Calif. — The White House said Friday that cease-fire talks in Cairo have been constructive and will continue over the weekend as the U.S. and Mideast allies continue to press Israel and Hamas to forge an agreement. “There has been progress made,” White House national security spokesman John Kirby said, “We need now for both sides to come together …

Opinion: This is Biden’s chance to end the war in Gaza. Just threaten to cut off weapons for Israel
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Opinion: This is Biden’s chance to end the war in Gaza. Just threaten to cut off weapons for Israel

LA Times  

President Biden has said that Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, may want to keep the Gaza war going to remain in power. It’s no wonder that Republicans seem to delight in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s lawlessness and aggression, as they criticize Biden for supposedly not backing Israel more firmly. And weapons restrictions in Biden’s own national security memoranda and …

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as US prods Israel and Hamas to come to agreement on cease-fire deal
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden speaks with Netanyahu as US prods Israel and Hamas to come to agreement on cease-fire deal

Associated Press  

BUELLTON, Calif. — President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday as the United States presses Israel and Hamas to agree to a “bridging proposal” that could lead to a cease-fire in the war in Gaza. The two leaders also discussed using high-level talks in Cairo this week between mediators from the U.S., Israel, Egypt and …

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