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Is Joe Biden’s ceasefire plan already failing? (Update)
Jun 12, 2024
Senior foreign affairs reporter for the Huffington Post, Akbar Shahid Ahmed, discusses the potential ceasefire in Gaza backed by the UN Security Council. The podcast explores why an agreement has not yet been reached, challenges faced in implementation, Biden administration's policy, impact on Palestinians and Israelis, and factors influencing Biden's next move.
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- The proposed ceasefire in Gaza lacks progress due to US pressure issues and Israel's concerns.
- US foreign policy experts have resigned over dissatisfaction with Biden's Gaza crisis handling and lack of support.
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US Proposed Ceasefire in Gaza
The Biden administration has presented a multi-phase ceasefire proposal for Gaza, aiming to stop fighting temporarily, release hostages held by Hamas, and increase aid to Palestinians. This plan, unveiled on May 31st, includes negotiating a lasting ceasefire during the initial halt in hostilities. Despite Israel accepting the deal, significant progress has not been made, partly due to a lack of pressure from the US side.
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