President Biden stated that he does not anticipate a ceasefire in the Middle East happening soon, mentioning that the biggest obstacle to a Gaza ceasefire plan is Hamas refusing to sign up. Biden expressed hope but emphasized that Hamas needs to step up for progress towards peace. He pointed out that Hamas remains a significant barrier to achieving a ceasefire or peace deal.
Biden points finger at Hamas for lack of ceasefire deal https://t.co/1zirSUokph
⚡ Biden answering questions on cease-fire deal in Gaza Reporter: “Do you believe that they (Hamas) are trying to work towards a deal?” Biden: “I wish you guys would play by the rules, a little bit… The biggest hang up on the deal is Hamas.” https://t.co/2Urr0wjEky
HAMAS still appears to be the major impediment to a ceasefire/peace deal, according to Biden https://t.co/IsTJB1MQ15
BIDEN: BIGGEST HANGUP ON GAZA CEASEFIRE PLAN IS HAMAS REFUSING TO SIGN UP
⚠️ BIDEN: THE BIGGEST HANGUP ON GAZA CEASEFIRE PLAN IS HAMAS REFUSING TO SIGN UP
BIDEN: THE BIGGEST HANGUP ON GAZA CEASEFIRE PLAN IS HAMAS REFUSING TO SIGN UP
JUST IN - BIDEN SAYS HE DOESN'T EXPECT A CEASEFIRE IN MIDDLE EAST SOON
BIDEN SAYS HE DOESN'T EXPECT A CEASEFIRE IN MIDDLE EAST SOON
⚠️ BIDEN SAYS HE DISCUSSED GAZA CEASEFIRE; SAYS HE HASN’T LOST HOPE BUT HAMAS HAS TO STEP UP
BIDEN: I DON'T EXPECT A CEASEFIRE IN MIDDLE EAST SOON.