(September 2, 2024 / JNS) — President Joe Biden accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday of not doing enough to secure a ceasefire-for-hostages-and-terrorists-release deal with Hamas, two weeks after Jerusalem accepted the latest proposals put forward by Washington.

Asked by reporters outside the White House whether Netanyahu was doing enough, Biden said, “No.”

Secretary of State Antony Blinken last month hailed the PM for accepting the U.S. ceasefire proposal.{ai:summary}<p>President Biden criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu for insufficient efforts in securing a ceasefire and hostage release agreement with Hamas, following Israel's acceptance of recent U.S. proposals. Biden's remarks emphasize a lack of progress in negotiations.</p><p>#politics</p>

After Hamas kills hostages, Biden pressures Netanyahu on truce deal

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