Israelis fear Biden’s 'intolerable' cease-fire demand means victory for Hamas
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Israeli experts argue Biden is impeding the Jewish state’s war plan to defeat the Hamas terrorist movement as the six-month campaign continues with a final incursion set for Rafah in Gaza
In a White House readout of Biden’s call with Netanyahu it was noted that the president "underscored that an immediate ceasefire is essential to stabilize and improve the humanitarian situation and protect innocent civilians, and he urged the Prime Minister to empower his negotiators to conclude a deal without delay to bring the hostages home." Benjamin Weinthal reports on Israel, Iran, Syria, Turkey and Europe. You can follow Benjamin on Twitter @BenWeinthal.
The statement also touched on Iran, noting, "The two leaders also discussed public Iranian threats against Israel and the Israeli people. President Biden made clear that the United States strongly supports Israel in the face of those threats."