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An Israeli artillery unit at the Israeli-Gaza border fires toward targets in the Gaza Strip on Monday.
US President Joe Biden on Monday voiced support for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The President expressed his support for a ceasefire and discussed U.S. engagement with Egypt and other partners towards that end, according to a White House readout of the phone conversation.
Biden encouraged Israel to make every effort to ensure the protection of innocent civilians, said the readout.
Meanwhile, Biden reiterated support for Israel s right to defend itself against rocket attacks. The two leaders discussed progress in Israel s military operations against Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza, it said.
Oliver Contreras/Sipa/Bloomberg via Getty Images
(WASHINGTON) The White House on Tuesday continued to insist private, diplomatic conversations were the best way the United States could help broker an end to fighting between Israel and Hamas, and despite saying the day before President Joe Biden supported a cease-fire, it provided no details on what or when the president wanted that to happen and he has yet to say so publicly.
On Monday, in a carefully worded statement, the White House said Biden “expressed his support for a ceasefire” during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
At the same time, the president has repeatedly issued strong and public messages of support for Israel since the current spate of violence dramatically escalated eight days ago.
Democrats back off demand that Biden delay U.S. arms sale to Israel Christopher Wilson
Democrats on the House Foreign Affairs Committee backed away on Tuesday from requesting a delay in a planned U.S. arms sale to Israel, but signaled they would continue to pressure the White House on its policy toward the region.
According to multiple reports, Chairman Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., had been expected to request a delay in the sale of $735 million in precision-guided missiles amid ongoing clashes between the Israeli military and Hamas militants that have left hundreds dead.
Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, D-Md., told reporters Tuesday morning that the committee would not be sending a letter requesting the delay, saying, “Chairman Meeks has indicated that he’s going to pursue discussions with the administration on this.”
Updated: May 18 2021, 16:53 ET
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PRESIDENT Joe Biden threatened to run over a reporter for asking a question about Israel as he test drove Ford s new electric truck on Tuesday.
In footage of the incident shared to social media, a reporter can be heard asking Biden: Mr. President, can I ask you a quick question on Israel before you drive away since it s so important?
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Footage of the exchange was shared online, showing Biden jokingly threatening to run the reporter overCredit: C-SPAN
Biden replies no you can t , before jokingly adding: Not unless you get in front of the car as I step on it.