Israel-Hamas war won’t end until there’s two-state solution, says US President

Washington, Nov 17: US President Joe Biden strongly believes the Israel-Hamas war would not end until there’s a two state solution to the problems between the two nations. “I can’t tell you how it’s going to last,” he said as the differences between the US and Israel widened on the post war scenario with the US asking Israel not to reoccupy Gaza and Israel refusing.
Biden said on Wednesday that he did not believe the Israel-Hamas war would end “until there’s a two-state solution”.
The remark was in response to a question on setting a deadline around the US’ support for Israel in the conflict. The UNSC voted for the fifth time calling for an immediate ceasefire to help humanitarian causes in Gaza.
Biden said: “But I can tell you, I don’t think it ultimately ends until there’s a two-state solution. I made it clear to the Israelis I think it’s a big mistake for them to think they’re going to occupy Gaza.”
The president was also asked about hostages in Gaza, including a 3-year-old American reportedly being held.
“I’m not going to stop ’till we get her’,” Biden was quoted by multiple media outlets as saying.
Meanwhile the IDF intensified its raids at the Al-Shifa hospital in Gaza.
The spectre of tanks moving in and around the hospital has heightened fears of survival for hundreds of civilians, including dozens of premature babies, trapped at a site that now signifies Palestinian suffering. The raid is being described as a “targeted operation against Hamas”. The White House called for patients to be protected, saying it did not “want to see a fire fight in a hospital” as the world sought updates. (IANS)