Biden Urges End to Gaza Conflict, Warns of ‘Full-Scale War’ in Lebanon

In a speech to the UN General Assembly on Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden called for a diplomatic resolution as tensions escalate between Israel and Hezbollah. He cautioned against the outbreak of a “full-scale war” in Lebanon, stressing that such a conflict would not serve anyone’s interests.

“While the situation has worsened, there is still a path toward a diplomatic solution,” Biden said.

He also urged Israel and Hamas to finalize the ceasefire deal that has been under negotiation for several months, emphasizing his commitment to ending the war in Gaza.

“Now is the time for the parties involved to finalize its terms,” Biden stated, referring to the agreement facilitated by the United States, Qatar, and Egypt.

The proposed agreement, he explained, would “bring the hostages home, ensure security for both Israel and Gaza free from Hamas’s control, alleviate the suffering in Gaza, and bring an end to the war,” Biden concluded in his remarks to the UN General Assembly.