Wed Jan 15 19:34:59 UTC 2025: ## Biden Claims US-Brokered Ceasefire in Israel-Hamas Conflict
**Washington D.C. –** President Joe Biden today claimed credit for the recently announced ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, stating that the agreement mirrors a proposal the United States presented in the spring of 2024. While details of the ceasefire remain scarce, the President asserted that its key elements align directly with the US-initiated peace plan. He did not elaborate on the specifics of the spring proposal, but emphasized the US’s continued commitment to peace in the region. The announcement comes amidst ongoing international efforts to solidify the fragile truce and address the humanitarian crisis stemming from the conflict. Opposition figures have called for greater transparency regarding the US’s role in the negotiations, demanding further information on the terms of the spring proposal and the extent of US involvement in securing the ceasefire.
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