U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Middle East in the State Dining room at the White House in Washington, U.S., May 31, 2024. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein

Biden urges Israeli leaders to ‘stand behind’ Gaza ceasefire proposal

Name: Biden urges Israeli leaders to ‘stand behind’ Gaza ceasefire proposal
Uploaded: 2024-05-31T18:49:29Z
Description: US President Joe Biden is urging Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire proposal.

US President Joe Biden is urging Israel and Hamas to agree to a ceasefire proposal that would bring a ‘permanent cessation of hostilities’ to Gaza. The plan includes an exchange of hostages for prisoners, an eventual Israeli withdrawal from Gaza, and reconstruction of the strip.