Biden unveiled three-phase Israeli proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza at the White House. Hamas has reacted positively to the deal but Biden acknowledged keeping it on track would be difficult.
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00:00 "U.S. President Joe Biden has said Hamas is no longer capable of carrying out another
00:07 large-scale attack on Israel.
00:10 He was speaking at the White House where he presented a three-phase Gaza ceasefire deal
00:14 proposed by Israel.
00:16 It includes a full cessation of hostilities, the release of all hostages and the reconstruction
00:22 of Gaza.
00:23 Hamas released a statement reacting positively.
00:28 There was also a positive response in Brussels with EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell
00:33 saying he supported efforts towards an enduring ceasefire.
00:38 While EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen called the proposal balanced and realistic.
00:46 Biden's remarks came as the Israeli military confirmed that its forces are now operating
00:51 in central parts of Rafa in its expanding offensive in the southern Gaza city.
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