In Gaza, the situation remains dire, with Hamas continuing its rocket fire on Israeli cities and the Israeli military responding with airstrikes. The humanitarian crisis has worsened, and calls for a ceasefire to allow aid into the region have grown louder. Biden’s administration has been deeply involved in these negotiations, seeking both a halt to the fighting and the release of hostages held by Hamas since the October 7 attack.
In Lebanon, the situation is equally volatile. Hezbollah’s decision to engage Israel in the north has displaced thousands of civilians on both sides of the border, and Biden has emphasized the need for a diplomatic solution that would allow these civilians to return to their homes. Additionally, there is growing concern about the potential for Lebanon to be further destabilized by the conflict, particularly given the country’s ongoing political and economic crises.