Officials in the United States believe that a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in Gaza is unlikely before President Joe Biden leaves office in January, according to the Wall Street Journal.

The newspaper on Thursday cited top-level officials in the White House, State Department and Pentagon without naming them.

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    1 month ago

    Netanyahu prefers to wait for some dumb criminal that won’t ask as many questions. Hamas as well.

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      1 month ago

      Wait for what? Netanyahu just started a war with Lebanon. Biden is sending more weapons ASAP.

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        Wait for a more malleable American president before committing to any cease fire he doesn’t need. The war sustains both Netanyahu and Hamas.