The Biden administration has in recent days presented new language for parts of the proposed hostage and ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas in an effort to bridge the gaps between them and reach an agreement, three sources with direct knowledge told Axios.
Why it matters: Hopes of getting a deal that would return hostages held by Hamas and end nearly nine months of war in Gaza were dashed earlier this month when Hamas didn't accept the most recent proposal from Israel.
It was not just shocked Democrats — President Biden's debate performance Thursday attracted international consternation and dismay.
Why it matters: The debate sowed fresh pessimism for Biden beating former President Trump in November, which carries wide-reaching consequences for many U.S. allies.
Americans are unknowingly being bombarded with media manipulated by China, Russia and Iran, despite U.S. efforts to stem the tide, according to an analysis first shared with Axios.
Why it matters: The messaging stokes stateside divisions and undermines support for some of Washington's most pressing security pursuits — Taiwan, Ukraine and Israel.
Former President Donald Trump attacked President Biden during Thursday's presidential debate and claimed Biden isn't allowing Israel to eliminate Hamas.
Why it matters: Trump's attack echoed growing criticism Biden has faced in recent weeks from Israel's supporters over his decision to withhold a weapons shipment and his support of calls for a ceasefire in Gaza.
