Joe Biden 'optimistic' about Middle East ceasefire deal as Israeli strikes continue

US President Joe Biden has indicated he is now more optimistic about a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas than he was in previous months.

Mr Biden's comments come amid rising tensions in the region in recent weeks and as fresh Israeli strikes were reported in Gaza on Saturday.

The strike hit a house and an adjacent warehouse sheltering displaced people at the entrance of the town of Zawaida, in central Gaza.

At least 18 people were killed including a family of 15 members, hospital authorities said.

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[charsobishi]

I don't ever wanna hear western leaders talk about humanity again.

[Mrifleguy]

Lmao. Just saw Al Jazeera interview with Hamas spokesman that said they are far apart on any deal.

[frances-lf]

The significant difference between "permanent" ceasefire and ceasefire .... devious hypocrites!

[johndoe-zznr]

Biden doesn’t make decision about the ceasefire, Netanyahu does

[FrankieBlueEyes]

Biden optimistic about not pooping his pants today.

[AnneStevenson-wt]

Biden optimistic give me a break he don't even know what day it is

[disastrousfate]

only thing this elder is optimistic about is his retirement

[cjford]

Joe doesn't even know what century it is.
He thinks he's at Appomattox waiting for Lee's surrender.

[davida]

Except he thinks the Middle East is the Chicago area

[PhoenicianEver]

Talks while strikes go on what a joke . More like talks between US and bi..bi agreeing to his side. Haha no hope

[samjones]

Wasn't he saying he was optimistic about a cease fire 5 months ago?

[latx]

Vote Jill Stein
Wouldn't be sending weapons if they wanted peace
It isn't a war in Gaza but utter carnage

[bryanbrookes]

Funny he says thiswhile providing another $20bn in militsry aid to Israel think the term i am looking for is ironic

[mb_i]

How is it fighting or a war if one side is doing all the attacking. Ffs

[aldorraman]

I wonder who told Biden? cos he wouldn't know 🤣

[weekendwet]

'Middle East' - is that somewhere near West Virginia?

[Zarghaam]

Biden as optimistic as ever. The guy has a cooked brain! Ha! ha!

[guybeingaguy]

I’ve lost track…….
What it this?
Ceasefire #4, 567?

[pinoygal]

"Peace and Safety", then Sudden Departure.
Say YES to Jesus. Get your Harpazo Ticket.
WFS! ✝

[UltraPerception]

I wonder if there anything going on with the Aerostatic Divisions are they being utilised?