Biden in Netanyahu: I am in favor of a ceasefire

During a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, US President Joe Biden expressed his “support” for the declaration of a ceasefire, a week after escalation of violence between Israel and Hamas, noted in a press release published by the White House.

«The president expressed his support for a ceasefire“The text reads in a very simple tone, while voices are raised in the ranks of the Democrats who call on Mr. Biden to push for an end to hostilities between Israel and Hamas, which controls the Gaza Strip.

During the conversation, the American president referred to the ongoing talks with Egypt “and other partners” for a ceasefire.

The Israeli bombardment of the Gaza Strip, which continues, has caused more than 200 deaths in the Palestinian enclave in one dark week, with no prospect of a truce between Israel and Hamas, whose armed arm continues to fire rockets.

Although Joe Biden reiterated in a conversation with Benjamin Netanyahu that he supports “Israel’s right to defend itself”, at the same time “Encouraged” the leader of the Israeli government to “make every effort to ensure the protection of innocent civilians”, according to the press release of his services.

Mark Miley: Risk of wider destabilization

U.S. Army Chief of Staff General Mark Miley warned of the danger of a wider destabilization beyond the Gaza Strip, unless there is an escalation of hostilities between Israel and Palestinian militants.

After more than a week of violent clashes, Miley noted that Israel’s actions are self-defense actions, but also stressed that the level of violence is such that “it is not in anyone’s interest to continue fighting.”

“My assessment is that there is a risk of a broader destabilization and a whole host of negative consequences if the fighting continues,” the U.S. military chief told reporters shortly before landing in Brussels for talks with NATO allies.

«So, in my view, de-escalation is a smart course of action at this point for all stakeholders.“, concluded.

Six rockets were fired from Lebanon at Israel

The Israeli army announced that Six rockets fired from Lebanon at Israel last night, but did not reach Israeli territory.

The army said it retaliated with artillery bombardment of Lebanon.

A Lebanese security source said Israeli artillery shells fell on Lebanese territory.

A few minutes earlier, it had been announced that air defense sirens warning of incoming rockets sounded in northern Israel, near the country’s border with Lebanon.

The Israeli television network Channel 13 TV broadcast that explosions were heard in the area.

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