US President Joe Biden calls for 'pause' in Israel-Gaza conflict

US President Joe Biden has asked for a "pause" in the Israel-Hamas conflict. He mentioned this during a campaign speech in Minneapolis when someone in the audience called for a ceasefire.
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He explained that a pause would allow hostages to be released. A group of American citizens left Gaza on Wednesday, and another 400 are set to leave on Thursday. Among those leaving are the Okal family from Massachusetts, who were in Gaza when the conflict started. They've been living in difficult and dangerous conditions.

As for Canadians, there were no Canadians leaving on Wednesday or on the list for Thursday. The Canadian Foreign Minister, Melanie Joly, mentioned that around 400 Canadian citizens, many of them dual nationals, are stuck in Gaza.


The conflict began after Hamas attacks in early October, which resulted in casualties and hostages. The health ministry in Gaza reported a high number of casualties due to Israel's retaliatory bombings.

President Biden's call for a pause is aimed at both getting the hostages out and delivering humanitarian aid. The United Nations has also urged a ceasefire to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where a large number of people have been displaced.

It's worth noting that the UK, Canada, and the EU, along with the US, have not explicitly called for a ceasefire, expressing concerns that it might benefit Hamas, which is designated as a terrorist organization by the US and several Western governments.

President Biden acknowledged the complexity of the conflict and the strong emotions surrounding it during his speech. We kindly request you to disseminate this news and provide your insights in the comments section. Thank you