As the world watches, President Joe Biden is intensifying his diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, attempting to broker a cease-fire in Jerusalem, while the Israel-Gaza war continues to consume the world’s attention.
The conflict between the two sides has raged on in recent weeks, leading to hundreds of lives lost, along with millions of dollars in property damage. Biden has made it clear that he stands firmly by Israel and has already voiced support for the country in the form of a statement by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, saying “The United States is fully supportive of Israel’s right to defend itself against indiscriminate rocket attacks.”
At the same time, the president has expressed a desire to bring about lasting peace in the region, calling on both sides to “stop the violence and work toward a sustainable peace.” He also sent Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the region in an attempt to broker negotiations, though it remains to be seen what comes of the talks.
Meanwhile, the international community has stepped in to offer assistance as well, with U.S. allies like the United Kingdom, France, and Germany offering to help broker a cease-fire. The United Nations Security Council has also held meetings to discuss ways to bring an end to the conflict, while U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield declared that the U.S. “stands ready to lend our support to this process” in helping to negotiate a cease-fire.
With President Biden at the helm, there is a real opportunity to help bring an end to the conflict. But at the same time, he has acknowledged that peace will not come easily, noting that “There is no immediate solution. It’s going to take time.”
Biden’s attention is certainly focused on the conflict in the Middle East, and with the help of the international community, the hope is that all sides will be able to find a way to bring an end to the war and to establish a path to durable peace.
As the world watches, President Joe Biden is intensifying his diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, attempting to broker a cease-fire in Jerusalem, while the Israel-Gaza war continues to consume the world’s attention.
The conflict between the two sides has raged on in recent weeks, leading to hundreds of lives lost, along with millions of dollars in property damage. Biden has made it clear that he stands firmly by Israel and has already voiced support for the country in the form of a statement by White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki, saying “The United States is fully supportive of Israel’s right to defend itself against indiscriminate rocket attacks.”
At the same time, the president has expressed a desire to bring about lasting peace in the region, calling on both sides to “stop the violence and work toward a sustainable peace.” He also sent Secretary of State Antony Blinken to the region in an attempt to broker negotiations, though it remains to be seen what comes of the talks.
Meanwhile, the international community has stepped in to offer assistance as well, with U.S. allies like the United Kingdom, France, and Germany offering to help broker a cease-fire. The United Nations Security Council has also held meetings to discuss ways to bring an end to the conflict, while U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Linda Thomas-Greenfield declared that the U.S. “stands ready to lend our support to this process” in helping to negotiate a cease-fire.
With President Biden at the helm, there is a real opportunity to help bring an end to the conflict. But at the same time, he has acknowledged that peace will not come easily, noting that “There is no immediate solution. It’s going to take time.”
Biden’s attention is certainly focused on the conflict in the Middle East, and with the help of the international community, the hope is that all sides will be able to find a way to bring an end to the war and to establish a path to durable peace.
