President Biden has announced that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a 'framework' for a cease-fire deal using the plan he laid out in May. The President shared on social media that six weeks ago, he presented a comprehensive framework for achieving a ceasefire and bringing the hostages home. He expressed that both Israel and Hamas have now agreed to this framework, indicating progress in the negotiations.
According to a senior administration source, the announcement of the ceasefire deal was initially planned for Monday. The agreement on the framework had been reached a few days prior, prompting the U.S. to send a delegation to the region to finalize the details for a formal ceasefire announcement.
While the exact reason for the delay in the announcement remains unclear, President Biden has been facing calls to consider stepping aside and allowing another Democrat to run as the nominee in the upcoming election. Despite this, Biden has reiterated his belief that he is the most viable candidate to defeat former President Trump in the election.
During a press conference at the NATO summit in Washington, D.C., President Biden emphasized the importance of continuity in leadership to achieve the foreign policy objectives still pending. He expressed determination to see the ceasefire deal through, acknowledging the complexity of the issues at hand but affirming his commitment to resolving them.
