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Biden presses Netanyahu toward cease-fire deal, warns of change in US policy
The Hill ^ | 04/04/24 2:09 PM ET | BY BRETT SAMUELS

Posted on 04/04/2024 12:35:31 PM PDT by RandFan

President Biden urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday toward a cease-fire deal that would release the remaining hostages in Gaza and suggested that U.S. policy on the war will depend on Israel’s ability to better protect civilians and humanitarian workers after an attack that killed a contingent of international aid workers this week.

Biden spoke with Netanyahu days after an Israeli strike killed seven humanitarian aid workers with World Central Kitchen, a charity group that was distributing food to Palestinians in Gaza. The president told Netanyahu the incident was “unacceptable.”

“He made clear the need for Israel to announce and implement a series of specific, concrete, and measurable steps to address civilian harm, humanitarian suffering, and the safety of aid workers,” the White House said in a readout of the call. “He made clear that U.S. policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel’s immediate action on these steps.”

The White House said Biden “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.”

(Excerpt) Read more at thehill.com ...


TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; Miscellaneous; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: ceasefire; israel; meddling; sabotage
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I can't believe this. I posted something similar in the aftermath of that tragic event.

I agree with the resident on something 😲

Actions speak louder than words though. He wont cut them off.

1 posted on 04/04/2024 12:35:31 PM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan

One would thing the GOP would issue a strong response to Biden making unilateral policy changes with Israel...crickets.


2 posted on 04/04/2024 12:36:22 PM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: RandFan

BIDEN HAS TOTALLY ENCOURAGED THE INVASION OF THE USA.

HE HAS NO COMPETENT VOICE IN THIS


3 posted on 04/04/2024 12:38:57 PM PDT by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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To: 1Old Pro

Politically speaking it might be an opportunity

But you must be aware the GOP has a strong non-intervention wing and that extends to even Israel so not an easy position.

For example, people like me. I’m against ALL foreign aid.


4 posted on 04/04/2024 12:39:10 PM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan

The is what Chi ordered Biden to do.


5 posted on 04/04/2024 12:40:25 PM PDT by Daveinyork
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To: RandFan

Kabuki Time.

Israel and the US have to be on side with each other as the Ukraine War and the confrontation with China escalates.

I am a Zionist but know Netanyahu is a politician who would cut a deal with the Saudis if he could to sell out Jews who live in Judea and Samaria for a Palestinian state.

October 7th has shook things up Biden has to put on a show but he can’t break free Netanyahu keeps attacking things killing aid workers, civilians the Left will walk on Biden and Trump is back without a doubt.


6 posted on 04/04/2024 12:40:43 PM PDT by Nextrush (FREEDOM IS EVERYBODY'S BUSINESS-REMEMBER REV. NIEMOLLER)
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To: Nextrush

And what about the GOP ??


7 posted on 04/04/2024 12:42:06 PM PDT by RandFan
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To: RandFan

There can and be no ceasefire with such evil bloodthirsty mass-murderers... until the IDF successfully dispatches them all to Jahannam (Moslem Hell) and manages to find and free any hostages the Fakestinians haven’t already murdered.
Even thinking about a “ceasefire” before then is morally bankrupt and frankly disgusting coming from an American politician. Disgusting!


8 posted on 04/04/2024 12:50:30 PM PDT by faithhopecharity (“Politicians are not born. They're excreted.” Marcus Tillius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: Nextrush

How do you know this?

“I am a Zionist but know Netanyahu is a politician who would cut a deal with the Saudis if he could to sell out Jews who live in Judea and Samaria for a Palestinian state.”


9 posted on 04/04/2024 12:59:42 PM PDT by Sunsong
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To: RandFan

You know, there’s a lot of talk about Biden trying to shore up the Muslim voters and of course they always depend on support from black and Hispanic voters, but I wonder how much calculation has been done on the loss of Jewish voters (other than the self-hating leftists) if he keeps hammering Israel.


10 posted on 04/04/2024 1:01:26 PM PDT by william clark (A man who is unwilling to be proven wrong has little regard for truth.)
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To: RandFan

Stock market had rough ending again, DJIA down 1.35%


11 posted on 04/04/2024 1:23:08 PM PDT by linMcHlp
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To: linMcHlp
Stock market had rough ending again, DJIA down 1.35%

Biden unilaterally changing Israel policy doesn't help.

12 posted on 04/04/2024 1:24:10 PM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: faithhopecharity

IMHO, Israel should smite the jihadists wherever they are to be found!


13 posted on 04/04/2024 1:25:32 PM PDT by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!)
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To: faithhopecharity

IMHO, Israel should smite the jihadists wherever they are to be found!


14 posted on 04/04/2024 1:25:34 PM PDT by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!)
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To: RandFan

I would say Joe’s bluffing. Even if he’s not and he decides to cut off Israel, that’s fine. He can get the pro-Hamas vote.


15 posted on 04/04/2024 1:26:16 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: Sunsong

IMHO, he’s a plant..


16 posted on 04/04/2024 1:26:24 PM PDT by sheik yerbouty ( Make America and the world a jihad free zone!)
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To: william clark

The Jews live in LA and NYC so Joe is not going to need their vote. Many of the Muslims live in Dearborn.


17 posted on 04/04/2024 1:29:24 PM PDT by MinorityRepublican
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To: sheik yerbouty

agreed! Bibi needs to take the gloves off already!


18 posted on 04/04/2024 1:30:00 PM PDT by faithhopecharity (“Politicians are not born. They're excreted.” Marcus Tillius Cicero (106 to 43 BCE))
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To: 1Old Pro

And there may be a connection to Biden closing Strategic Petroleum Reserve (”SPR”) purchases.

And a connection with Biden blocking permits for new, natural gas / LNG export infrastructure.

U.S.A. Strategic Petroleum Reserve

When Trump left office: SPR 638,086,000 barrels

Biden in office, latest: SPR 363,641,000 barrels


19 posted on 04/04/2024 1:32:54 PM PDT by linMcHlp
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To: MinorityRepublican

It is a bluff. I agree.

Actions speak louder..


20 posted on 04/04/2024 1:39:37 PM PDT by RandFan
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