Biden opposes Israeli ground operation, calls for Lebanon ceasefire
US President Joe Biden looks on during his visit at the Chavis Community Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, US, 25 March 2024. Photo: Reuters
US President Joe Biden indicated Monday he was opposed to Israeli ground operations in Lebanon and called for a ceasefire, as tensions spiraled after the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.
"I'm more aware than you might know and I'm comfortable with them stopping. We should have a ceasefire now," Biden told reporters when he was asked if he was aware of reports of Israeli plans for a limited operation, and if he was comfortable with one going ahead.
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