On June 3, President Joe Biden proposed a ceasefire plan for the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, which he claims was put forward by Israel. However, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not agreed to the plan, stating that no permanent ceasefire will be accepted unless Hamas is destroyed. On June 4, Biden suggested that Netanyahu is prolonging the war for political reasons. Hamas has also expressed concerns, stating that the Israeli proposal does not guarantee a permanent ceasefire and fears that Israel may resume bombing after securing its hostages. On June 5, Netanyahu's office debunked Biden's claims about the Israeli proposal.
Biden attacks Netanyahu, claims Israeli PM prolonging war for political gain The president's cease-fire plan and claims about an Israeli proposal were debunked by Netanyahu's office. https://t.co/WVNPN3F8gU
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Hamas says the Israeli proposal does not guarantee a permanent ceasefire, contrary to Biden's statements. The group says it is seeking a clear Israeli commitment to ending the war, fearing that Israel would get its hostages in the first phase then resume the bombing.
Mideast war: Biden lays out peace plan, says it was put forward by Israel Netanyahu pushes back against the idea he's on board with the plan, says no permanent ceasefire unless Hamas is destroyed https://t.co/xuZSDEimYw
How much of Hamas can remain? President Joe Biden has proposed a ceasefire plan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not yet on board. https://t.co/LajmHmoiws