ALBAWABA - A senior Israeli official was quoted by Channel 12, stating that "US President Joe Biden doesn't grasp the reality here, and his speech is weak and represents a victory for the Hamas movement."
US President Joe Biden called for a new phase to bring hostages home and end the crisis in the Middle East in a recent speech. Biden said after Israel proposed a Gaza ceasefire that would free all captives.
Biden called the Israeli plan a three-stage path to help Gazans come home. Qatar's proposal to Hamas stresses exchanging all surviving captives, including Israeli troops, in the second step. The third stage includes a major Gaza Strip rehabilitation plan.
Israel hopes the measure will avoid future assaults like October 7, emphasizing the need for regional peace. Biden encouraged the Israeli leadership to support the proposed arrangement, which may reintegrate Israel into the region and lead to historic rapprochement with Saudi Arabia.
However, others worry about Israel's worldwide stature and isolation. Proponents say the accord will free captives and bring Israelis peace.
Meanwhile, the US has vowed to help resolve the Lebanese border crisis, demonstrating its commitment to regional stability.
