Author: Itamar Eichner, Daniel Edelson, New York

The Assassination of Hassan Nasrallah: Biden and Harris Respond Following the recent killing of Nasrallah, U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made strong statements condemning the Hezbollah leader and expressing support for Israel’s right to defend itself. Biden described Nasrallah as responsible for the deaths of hundreds of Americans and viewed his death as a measure of justice. He emphasized U.S. support for Israel and directed enhanced defense measures to deter aggression in the region. He called for diplomatic solutions to the conflicts on Israel’s borders and stressed the importance of de-escalation. Similarly, Harris condemned Nasrallah as…

Ceasefire Agreement Between Israel and Hamas Nearing Completion A senior American official expressed optimism that the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas is near its final stages. Ahead of a meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the official mentioned that some manageable gaps still exist and both leaders will work to resolve them. The initial phase of the agreement is expected to involve the release of certain categories of hostages from Hamas’ captivity over a 42-day period. Progress has been made, with Israel showing readiness to move forward, but some details are still pending. The…