"Biden Navigates Delicate Cease-Fire Negotiations in Israel-Gaza Conflict"

President Biden is navigating a political minefield as he faces pressure from pro-Palestinian groups within his Democratic coalition to take a stronger stance on the Gaza War, while also considering the broader American public's support for Israel. Despite domestic pressure, the Biden administration has largely remained on its current course of supporting Israel's "legitimate right" to protect itself. With the conflict posing electoral peril, Biden's team hopes that a binary choice between him and Trump will ultimately unify dissenting voices in the Democratic coalition. However, the situation remains complex, with emotions running high and few easy means for Biden to extricate himself from his current political predicament.
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- Hamas Rejects Cease-Fire Proposal, Dashing Biden's Hopes of Near Term Deal The New York Times
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- Biden says Israel, Hamas 'not there yet' on cease-fire negotiations The Washington Post
- Israeli delegation to arrive to Cairo for ceasefire-hostage release deal The Jerusalem Post
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