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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
World
Julian Borger and Ruth Michaelson in Jerusalem

Biden’s hope for alternatives fade as Israel appears to signal Gaza invasion

Joe Biden speaking to the press onboard Air Force One on his return journey from Israel
Joe Biden speaking to the press onboard Air Force One on his return journey from Israel. Photograph: Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images

On leaving Israel after a one-day visit on Sunday, Joe Biden said that the US and Israeli militaries are discussing alternatives to the full invasion of Gaza widely expected since the Hamas attack on 7 October.

However since the president’s departure, the determination of Israel’s military appears to have only grown to launch an overwhelming invasion aimed at destroying Hamas in its entirety.

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