New York, United States:
US President Joe Biden warned Wednesday of the potential for an “all-out conflict” within the Middle East however stated he was hopeful a settlement was nonetheless achievable for the conflict-torn area.
Biden’s feedback as he appeared on ABC chat present “The View” got here as Israel put troops on alert for potential entry into Lebanon and the conflict in Gaza grinds on.
“An all-out conflict is feasible,” Biden stated when requested in regards to the scenario. “What I believe is, additionally, the chance continues to be in play to have a settlement that would basically change the entire area.”
Biden appeared to boost the potential for a ceasefire in Lebanon, the place Israeli strikes focusing on the Hezbollah militia have killed greater than 600 folks this week.
“They have a risk — I do not need to exaggerate it — there is a risk if we will take care of a ceasefire in Lebanon that it might transfer into coping with the West Bank as nicely,” stated Biden.
Israel has been finishing up lethal raids within the occupied West Bank since late August focusing on what it says are Palestinian militants.
Biden added nevertheless that “we even have Gaza to take care of”, as efforts stall to get a ceasefire deal to finish Israel’s conflict on Hamas in Gaza after the group’s October 7 assaults.
“But it is potential and I’m utilizing each little bit of power with my workforce to get this executed. There’s a want to see change within the area,” he stated.
The US president additionally pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to drop his opposition to an impartial Palestinian state to finish the disaster.
“I do not agree together with his (Netanyahu’s) place. There must be a two-state resolution,” Biden advised the present’s all-women panel, led by US comic Whoopi Goldberg.
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