Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure's on Israel over planned Rafah invasion and cease-fire talks
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure's on Israel over planned Rafah invasion and cease-fire talks

The Hindu  

The White House on April 28 said U.S. President Joe Biden had again spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as pressure builds on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal that would free some Israeli hostages and bring a cease-fire in the nearly seven-month-long war in Gaza. The White House said that Mr. Biden reiterated his “clear position” as Israel plans to invade Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah despite global concern for more than 1 million Palestinians sheltering there. He didn't reveal details on the talks other than to say they have “effectively stopped,” with “both sides entrenched in their positions.” Al-Ansari’s remarks came after an Egyptian delegation discussed with Israeli officials a “new vision” for a prolonged cease-fire in Gaza, according to an Egyptian official, who spoke on condition of anonymity to freely discuss developments. The war was sparked by Hamas’ attack on Oct. 7 into southern Israel, which killed 1,200 people, mostly civilians, according to Israeli authorities, who say another 250 people were taken hostage.

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US lawmakers urge Biden administration to halt offensive weapons to Israel
6 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 …

Hamas expresses optimism for Gaza deal even as obstacles remain
1 week ago

Hamas expresses optimism for Gaza deal even as obstacles remain

CNN  

CNN — Hamas has become the latest party to the Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations to voice optimism about the prospects of reaching a deal, amid a flurry of diplomatic activity in the region. The three-phase Biden proposal in late May paired a release of hostages held in Gaza with a “full and complete ceasefire.” The first phase would last …

Israeli team in Doha talks on potential Gaza deal, says official
Top News
1 week ago

Israeli team in Doha talks on potential Gaza deal, says official

Hindustan Times  

An Israeli technical team is in Doha for working-level talks with Qatari mediators on "remaining issues" in a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal, an official with knowledge of the talks told Reuters on Monday. The talks are currently focused on bridging gaps between Israel and Hamas on the deal U.S. President Joe Biden outlined on May 31, the official …

Netanyahu’s ‘very warm and important’ phone call with Trump on Gaza hostages rescue, Israel’s ‘need to complete victory’
Trending News
1 week 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, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest
Top News
1 week, 1 day ago

Netanyahu, Trump discuss release of Hamas-held hostages in Gaza, Syria unrest

India Today  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President-elect Donald Trump about developments in Syria and a recent push to secure the release of Israeli and foreign hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, he said on Sunday. Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, warned last week during a visit to the region that it would "not be a pretty day" …

US making fresh efforts for Gaza ceasefire, White House aide Finer says
Trending News
1 week, 6 days 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 …

'The momentum is coming back': Qatar's PM on progress in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
1 week, 6 days ago

'The momentum is coming back': Qatar's PM on progress in Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks

Firstpost  

Since the US presidential election, the momentum has been coming back in negotiations between Israel and Hamas for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, said Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has said that negotiations between Israel and Hamas have gained momentum in recent days. Following intervention by US President-elect …

Qatar PM says Gaza peace deal might be possible before Trump returns to the White House
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Qatar PM says Gaza peace deal might be possible before Trump returns to the White House

Firstpost  

Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said that there’s been momentum in ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel, emphasising that a Gaza peace deal might be in place before President-elect Donald Trump comes back to power Qatar’s Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani said that momentum has returned in the Gaza peace talks …

Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Qatar says ‘momentum’ building back up in Gaza ceasefire efforts

Al Jazeera  

Qatar’s top diplomat says his country is ‘engaging’ over past weeks in renewed push to end Israel’s Gaza war. A month after suspending its mediation bid, Qatar has said it sees “momentum” in efforts to reach a deal to end Israel’s war on the Gaza Strip, as dozens of Palestinians were killed in the Israeli military’s continued attacks on the …

Hamas officials to hold meeting in Cairo to discuss possible ceasefire in Gaza
3 weeks, 2 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, 4 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 …

Despite Biden's push, ceasefire deal in Gaza unlikely due to Israel's ambitions
3 weeks, 5 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, 5 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, 5 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 OKs $680m Israel arms sale despite new Gaza ceasefire push: Reports
3 weeks, 6 days 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 …

Biden announces Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire agreement
4 weeks 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 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 …

A US envoy says an Israel-Hezbollah truce is ‘within our grasp.’ But there was no optimism for Gaza
1 month ago

A US envoy says an Israel-Hezbollah truce is ‘within our grasp.’ But there was no optimism for Gaza

Associated Press  

BEIRUT — A United States envoy said an agreement to end the Israel-Hezbollah war is “within our grasp” after talks in Lebanon on Tuesday. Amos Hochstein, the Biden administration’s pointman on Israel and Lebanon, arrived as Hezbollah’s allies in the Lebanese government said the militant group had responded positively to the proposal, which would entail both its fighters and Israeli …

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, …

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 …

Qatar pulls back as key mediator in Gaza negotiations over lack of 'good faith' from Israel, Hamas
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar pulls back as key mediator in Gaza negotiations over lack of 'good faith' from Israel, Hamas

Firstpost  

“The Qataris informed both the Israelis and Hamas that as long as there is a refusal to negotiate a deal in good faith, they cannot continue to mediate,” a diplomatic source said Egypt, Qatar, and the US have been attempting to mediate an agreement between Israel and Hamas for months. Image used for representational purpose/Reuters Qatar has pulled back as …

Qatar asks Hamas to leave after US pressure following rejection of hostage deal: Report
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Qatar asks Hamas to leave after US pressure following rejection of hostage deal: Report

Hindustan Times  

Qatar, in a significant shift in its policy, has asked the leaders of the militant group Hamas to leave the country following pressure from the US, reported Financial Times. The US has informed Qatar that Hamas' presence in Doha is “no longer acceptable” and that they should depart after the Palestinian militant group “rejected” the most recent request to reach …

Qatari, US to Continue Gaza Ceasefire Talks Until the Last Minute
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Qatari, US to Continue Gaza Ceasefire Talks Until the Last Minute

Firstpost  

Qatari foreign ministry assures that it will work until the last minute to reach a Gaza ceasefire deal, despite the upcoming US presidential election. The ministry emphasizes that the mediation process is not affected by the upcoming elections and that it is committed to finding a resolution to the ongoing conflict.

Israel, Hamas Signal Openness to Talks on Gaza War as Tel Aviv Directs Its Wrath towards Hezbollah
Trending News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Israel, Hamas Signal Openness to Talks on Gaza War as Tel Aviv Directs Its Wrath towards Hezbollah

Firstpost  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomes Egypt's readiness to reach a deal for the release of the hostages held by militants in Gaza. The talks in Cairo are part of Egypt's ongoing efforts to resume ceasefire negotiations. Both sides must commit to a ceasefire, withdraw from the Gaza Strip, allow the return of displaced people, agree to a serious prisoner …

Egypt's readiness to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza hinges on Israel's commitment to a comprehensive peace plan
Trending News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Egypt's readiness to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza hinges on Israel's commitment to a comprehensive peace plan

Firstpost  

Egypt and Israel are reportedly close to reaching a deal on the release of Israeli hostages in the Gaza Strip. The talks, taking place in Cairo, focus on the release of the 12 Israeli citizens currently held captive in the Hamas-controlled territory. Both sides are reportedly willing to compromise, with Israel demanding the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the Gaza …

Blinken's Qatar Talks: Exploring New Frameworks for Gaza Ceasefire
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Blinken's Qatar Talks: Exploring New Frameworks for Gaza Ceasefire

Firstpost  

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Qatar for talks on Thursday with the key mediator on the war in Gaza, as he seeks momentum for a ceasefire after Israel's killing the leader of Hamas. Blinken spoke to Israel's leaders about the importance of determining whether Hamas is prepared to engage in moving forward, and the Egyptians, the Qataris …

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

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, 2 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, 2 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 …

US to Present Gaza Proposal ‘in Coming Days,’ Blinken Says
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Netanyahu not doing enough to bring Hamas hostages home, says Biden
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Biden says Netanyahu not doing enough to seal hostage deal amid ‘take it or leave it’ Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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?
3 months, 3 weeks 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?
3 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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

‘Empty words’: Advocates say Biden’s Gaza ceasefire nod at DNC falls short
4 months ago

‘Empty words’: Advocates say Biden’s Gaza ceasefire nod at DNC falls short

Al Jazeera  

US president says Palestinian rights demonstrators outside the party convention in Chicago ‘have a point’. Chicago, Illinois – United States President Joe Biden’s send-off speech at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago was often interrupted by adoring chants of “Thank you, Joe.” But outside the convention halls on Monday, thousands of protesters held signs accusing Biden of war crimes and …

Israel's Netanyahu supports new bridging proposal for Gaza truce: Blinken
4 months ago

Israel's Netanyahu supports new bridging proposal for Gaza truce: Blinken

China Daily  

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Jerusalem, on Aug 19, 2024. JERUSALEM - Israel has accepted a new proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. During a press conference in Tel …

'Not there yet': US presents new ceasefire proposal for Israel-Hamas war as Gaza talks paused
4 months, 1 week ago

'Not there yet': US presents new ceasefire proposal for Israel-Hamas war as Gaza talks paused

India TV News  

Israel-Hamas War: The ceasefire talks in Doha, Qatar, aimed at bringing an end to the gruelling war between Israel and Hamas have paused on Friday as the US has presented a new proposal that built on points of agreement over the past week, closing gaps that would allow the rapid implementation of a deal. Negotiators will meet again next week …

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