Cease-fire between Israel and Hamas
President Joe Biden hopes for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas to release remaining hostages by early next week. Negotiations are underway for a weekslong cease-fire to allow for the release of hostages and aid delivery into Gaza. Israel has failed to comply with a U.N. order to provide urgent aid to Gaza.
Key Points
- President Biden hopes for a cease-fire by early next week
- Negotiations ongoing for a weekslong cease-fire
- Israel has not complied with U.N. order for urgent aid to Gaza
Pros
- Potential release of remaining hostages
- Aid delivery into Gaza
Cons
- Israel's failure to comply with U.N. order to provide aid to Gaza