Today President Biden made a new and explicit call for
peace in Gaza.
It's time for this war to end.
Endorsing an Israeli backed three stage proposal that would return
hostages,
release Palestinian prisoners and lead to an immediate six week
ceasefire,
the president said Israel's military has accomplished a key goal
after the Hamas terror attack.
Hamas no longer is capable of carrying out another.
October 7th is one of the Israelis main objective in
this war.
And quite frankly, a righteous 1.
The plan would withdraw Israeli forces from populated areas and
ultimately include a major reconstruction of Gaza.
The president with a blunt message to Hamas.
Hamas says it wants a ceasefire.
This deal is an opportunity to prove whether they really
mean it.
Hamas needs to take the deal.
Late today, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he authorized
negotiations but will not stop until Hamas is completely defeated.
Against a backdrop of intense political pressure,
including for the president, with protests around the world today,
Mr. Biden asked for help.
Everyone who wants peace now must raise their voices.
Let the leaders know they should take this deal.
In a statement, Hamas said it views positively President Biden's
support for a permanent ceasefire.