President Biden said on Thursday that while he was still learning details of the shooting that killed or wounded hundreds in northern Gaza, he thought the deaths could jeopardize efforts to reach a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
Asked whether the shooting would complicate negotiations, Mr. Biden said, “I know it will.”
After saying earlier this week that he hoped a cease-fire deal could be reached by next Monday, the president signaled that was unlikely, though he was trying to remain optimistic.“Probably not by Monday, but I’m hopeful,” he told reporters before traveling to Brownsville, Texas, to make a rare visit to the country’s southern border.
Israeli forces opened fire while a crowd was gathered on Thursday near a convoy of trucks carrying desperately needed aid to Gaza City, part of a chaotic scene in which scores of people were killed and injured, according to Gazan health officials and the Israeli military.
More than 100 Palestinians were killed and 700 others wounded in the attack.
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@JealousAnteaterGreen2yrs2Y
I have no words left. I can't remember ever being more depressed about the state of humanity. I can't handle this much injustice. And I'm sitting here in the luxury on my couch. The international law is an utter and complete failure if Israel is going to be able to continue this genocide with impunity
It's beyond cruel… Literally dying from starvation and dehydration when there are hundreds of eight trucks lined up right outside! Beyond heartbreaking… There are no words!
Look up the meaning of genocide, it's not what Israel is doing. Iran's tyrants have openly threatened genocide of the Jews, and would do so in a heartbeat if they were capable. But somehow I sense that doesn't bother you.
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@9KF85YQ2yrs2Y
I don't think that us saying cease fire I'll do anything for our benefit. Palestine chose to engage in conflict and now they are in conflict. Although I don't support a cease fire necessarily I also don't support supplying or selling to Israel or Palestine since they both brain wash there people with propoganda and do things that go against my values. I don't think it is fair to say it is Palestine or Israels fault because this conflict started far before our time.
@AmbitiousL0bbyistGreen2yrs2Y
This is just pure insanity at this point
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