Biden calls for pause in Israel-Hamas war to get the prisoners out
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that a “pause” was needed in the Israel-Hamas war to allow more time to get “prisoners” out.
I think we need a pause, Biden said in response to a question from a protester who interrupted him at a campaign reception in Minnesota. Asked to clarify what a pause meant, he said: A pause means give time to get the prisoners out. Give time.
Negotiations to free 239 hostages, including children and the elderly, have continued since Hamas Oct. 7 terrorist attack killed about 1,400 people in Israel. After Hamas breached Israel s border wall, other groups from Gaza seized additional captives.
The protester, who identified herself as Rabbi Jessica Rosenberg, said she wanted Biden to call for a cease-fire.
Mr. President, you care about Jewish people. As a rabbi, I need you to call for a cease-fire right now, she said.
After the crowd tried to quiet her, she said, I would love for you to answer my question,” at which point Biden called for a pause.
He went on to say: “This is incredibly complicated for the Israelis. I can thoroughly understand the emotions on the Palestinian side of the argument and the Jewish side of the argument.
via www.nbcnews.com
I would not be taking any advice from Joe Biden at this point.