Biden Urges End to Gaza Conflict, Opposes Occupation

President Joe Biden has called for an end to the war in Gaza and stated that Israel should not occupy the territory once the conflict with Hamas militants concludes. Speaking at a news conference, Biden expressed his support for a ceasefire and for Israel's efforts to defeat Hamas.

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday that Israel should not occupy Gaza once its war ends against Hamas militants.

At a news conference, Biden said he supports Israel's attempts to defeat Hamas militants in Gaza, but that "It's time to end this war" and he expressed support for reaching a ceasefire.

(With inputs from agencies.)