JERUSALEM, Israel – Against the backdrop of its ongoing war, Israel is bracing itself for the upcoming Muslim Ramadan holiday, when tensions and terror attacks frequently flare. Meanwhile, the Biden administration is hoping for a ceasefire in the next week, despite the doubts that prevail in the region.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was reportedly surprised by President Joe Biden’s comments that he hoped for a ceasfire agreement by Monday.
Netanyahu responded in a public video, saying, “Since the start of the war, I have been leading a diplomatic campaign to block pressure designed to end the war prematurely, and to secure strong support for Israel.”
He also noted a recent poll that shows most Americans support Israel.
“Today, a Harvard CAPS -Harris poll was published, which shows that 82% of the American public supports Israel, meaning that four out of five US citizens supports Israel and not Hamas. This will help us continue the campaign until total victory.”
Hamas called talk of a ceasefire premature, but the administration continues to express hope for an extended pause in the fighting soon.
National Security Council Spokesman John Kirby noted, “That would allow for several weeks, hopefully up to six, where there would be no fighting so that
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