United States President Joe Biden has expressed his concerns regarding the escalating violence in the Middle East, particularly in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. He emphasized that the recent killing of a top Hamas leader in Iran has complicated efforts to negotiate a cease-fire. In response to the growing tensions, the US announced plans to move a fighter jet squadron to the Middle East and maintain an aircraft carrier in the region.
Following a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Biden called for a cease-fire to be implemented promptly to prevent further bloodshed and suffering. While Netanyahu has expressed determination to achieve “total victory” against Hamas, he has also indicated Israel’s willingness to work towards a cease-fire. However, recent assassinations in the region, including the killing of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and a senior Hezbollah commander in Beirut, have heightened fears of triggering a full-blown regional war.
Efforts to end the conflict have been supported by international leaders, with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken echoing the call for a cease-fire as the only way to stop the violence. Israel has retaliated against perceived threats, releasing video footage of a strike on Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon. The IDF claimed that the targets were responsible for recent rocket launches towards Israel. As tensions continue to mount, the international community remains hopeful for a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
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