Biden made mistake in 'refusing to call for ceasefire' in Gaza, expert says

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As speculation mounts that the current four-day pause in fighting between Israel and Hamas in Gaza could soon be extended, we speak to Gilbert Achcar, professor of development studies and international relations at SOAS, University of London. He says that Western leaders – and US President Joe Biden in particular – have backed themselves into a corner with their initial unwavering support of Israel's military operation, as the sheer scale of human suffering within Gaza becomes clear.