• LilB0kChoy@lemm.ee
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    1 year ago

    The last bit you quoted about Biden is referring to statements he made about Biden asking Netanyahu about the possibility of a ceasefire and that Bibi told Biden there is none.

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      1 year ago

      What are you saying? The article links to this:

      https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/speeches-remarks/2023/11/09/remarks-by-president-biden-before-marine-one-departure-39/

      Q (Inaudible) Gaza ceasefire, Mr. President?

      THE PRESIDENT: Pardon me?

      Q What are the chances of a Gaza ceasefire?

      THE PRESIDENT: None. No possibility.

      Q Any update on getting hostages out?

      THE PRESIDENT: We’re still optimistic.

      Q What’s the — what’s the delay on getting more hostages?

      Q What’s your message to the families of the hostages in Gaza?

      THE PRESIDENT: We’re not going to stop until we get them out.

      Q How confident are you that you will get them out?

      Q What’s been the delay?

      Q Mr. President, are the retaliatory strikes working? Mr. President, are the retaliatory strikes working in the Middle East?

      THE PRESIDENT: Yes. I mean, they’re — they’re working in the sense that we’re hitting the targets they’re seeking.