Netanyahu Under Pressure: Biden's Ceasefire Plan for Gaza Faces Opposition Amid Intense Conflict

June 3, 2024
Netanyahu Under Pressure: Biden's Ceasefire Plan for Gaza Faces Opposition Amid Intense Conflict
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under intense pressure to consider a ceasefire plan for Gaza proposed by US President Joe Biden.

  • The conflict between Israel and Hamas has been ongoing for nine months, resulting in numerous casualties and hostages.

  • Netanyahu faces opposition from far-right factions within his government and protesters demanding a truce.

  • Allies of Netanyahu threaten to bring down the government if he agrees to a ceasefire deal.

  • Mediators from the US, Qatar, and Egypt are urging both sides to finalize Biden's proposed agreement, which includes a ceasefire and negotiations for lasting peace.

  • The success of the ceasefire depends on addressing the future of Gaza and the Hamas leadership.

  • Netanyahu insists on the destruction of Hamas and the freeing of captives before ending the war.

  • Reports indicate heavy fighting in Gaza, displacement of civilians, and rising malnutrition among children, highlighting a dire humanitarian situation.

  • President Biden's personal involvement in the peace process is seen as crucial to resolving the crisis and paving the way for a new chapter in the region.

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