Overview

• President Joe Biden, speaking in Berlin, highlighted a potential opportunity to temporarily halt the conflict between Israel and Iran.
• Biden indicated an understanding of Israel's planned retaliation against recent Iranian missile attacks, though he provided no specific details.
• The President noted the possibility of working towards a ceasefire in Lebanon, but acknowledged greater difficulties in Gaza due to ongoing hostilities.
• Recent escalations include Iran's missile attacks on Israel following the assassination of key figures in Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iranian leadership.
• Despite Biden's optimism, continued pledges from Hamas and Hezbollah to fight in Gaza and Lebanon suggest a ceasefire remains elusive.