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Biden: I ‘didn’t ask for a ceasefire’ in today’s ‘private conversation’ with Netanyahu
(www.timesofisrael.com)
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Why would he ask for something he doesn't want?
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His alternative was likely calling for one and being ignored.
I’m not saying I agree, but I understand why.
Yeah honestly this only really tells me that there won't be a ceasefire any time soon, because this is what he would say whether or not he asked if the answer was no.
Most likely they already knew through lower level discussions that it wasn't going to happen, talks between foreign leaders are not like texting your friend, there are stages of communication ahead of time so the talks are productive.
If he asks and Israel says no, that creates a riff that'll lead to a huge risk of increased attacks by various regional terrorist groups. It makes sense to ask when Israel is likely to agree under pressure.