War in the Middle East: Biden “wants to see a ceasefire”. USA sends ship to Gaza Strip US President puts pressure on: Joe Biden calls for a ceasefire.
More than 30,000 people have been killed in Gaza so far, according to the Hamas-controlled health authority. Despite ongoing ceasefire negotiations, Israel is pressing ahead with preparations for a ground offensive in Rafah in southern Gaza to destroy the remaining Hamas battalions and free suspected hostages there. In the city that borders Egypt, 1.5 million desperate Palestinians are currently seeking protection in a confined space.