On Israel, White House Lives in ‘Parallel Reality’
Published by Sputnik International
The United States continues to insist it is Hamas, not Israel, standing in the way of a ceasefire in Gaza. Despite Israeli officials calling for a long war, US officials claim Israel has accepted a ceasefire deal and only Hamas is obstructing.
According to Amos Hochstein, a US special envoy, Hamas needs to accept the ceasefire deal outlined by President Joe Biden. Israeli officials have refused to confirm if they will accept the deal, vowing to fight until Hamas is defeated.
Hezbollah and Israel have been engaging in conflict, with Hezbollah wanting a ceasefire once implemented. However, Israeli officials maintain their stance on continuing fighting. The situation remains tense as the US tries to mediate the conflict.
Hezbollah recently released drone footage of essential Israeli infrastructure, prompting concerns of a potential full-scale conflict with Lebanon in the near future.