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Biden Backs Israel’s New Ceasefire Plan, Calls on Hamas to Accept It

The president outlines the three-phase deal, calling it ‘a roadmap to an enduring ceasefire.’
Biden Backs Israel’s New Ceasefire Plan, Calls on Hamas to Accept It
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Middle East at the White House on May 31, 2024. Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
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WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden on May 31 delivered an unplanned speech concerning the escalating situation in the Middle East.

He presented the Israeli peace plan, stating that “it’s a roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and the release of all hostages.”

Emel Akan
Emel Akan
Reporter
Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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