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Biden urges Netanyahu to agree to Gaza ceasefire
13 January 2025 07:11 GMT
US President Joe Biden has pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
Biden’s call on Sunday comes as the White House races to broker a truce before Donald Trump assumes the presidency on 20 January. Despite over a year of mediation led by the US, Egypt, and Qatar, talks have repeatedly collapsed just as they appeared to be nearing a resolution.
Although US officials have recently expressed cautious optimism about reaching an agreement, critics argue that Biden’s approach has done little to address the underlying causes of the conflict, with many accusing Washington of prioritising Israel’s interests over genuine peace in the region.