US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone, urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages as part of a humanitarian aid deal. The call came after Israel launched its assault on Gaza in October 2023, killing over 1,200 people and taking more than 250 hostages. Since then, at least 46,000 people have been killed in Gaza, with much of the enclave destroyed and most of its population displaced. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich opposed a proposed deal to end the fighting, calling it a "surrender" that would harm Israel's national security. Fighting continued on Monday, with Israeli military strikes killing at least 21 people in Gaza, including five at a school sheltering displaced families.
https://www.malaymail.com/news/world/2025/01/13/breakthrough-in-doha-final-gaza-ceasefire-proposal-presented-to-israel-and-hamas/163101US President Joe Biden was urged by Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Ishiba to address concerns about a proposed takeover of US Steel by Nippon Steel, which has sparked opposition from the US business community and politicians including Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. The acquisition, announced in 2023, has been met with warnings that it could lead to job losses despite assurances from Nippon Steel that it would not slash jobs. Both companies have launched legal action against Biden, accusing him of "illegal interference" in the deal.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/japan-shigeru-ishiba-us-joe-biden-us-steel-nippon-steel-bid-blocked-business-concerns-4853271The Israeli army has killed Anadolu journalist Saed Abu Nabhan in Gaza, amidst ongoing tensions in the region. US President Biden stated that a truce and prisoner swap deal with Palestine is near. However, Palestine warns of severe consequences if Israel proceeds with its annexation plans for the West Bank. Meanwhile, Hamas reports progress on key issues related to a ceasefire agreement. The Israeli military has also shifted its strategy in northern Gaza following significant losses.
https://www.trtworld.com/middle-east/israel-killed-31-family-members-of-slain-anadolu-journalist-his-wife-says-18253293Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba requested US President Joe Biden to ease concerns over Nippon Steel's planned acquisition of U.S. Steel, a $14.9 billion deal that was blocked by Biden on national security grounds in January. The two leaders met online with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and agreed to continue cooperation in maritime and economic security.
https://channelnewsasia.com/business/japan-pm-asks-biden-allay-business-community-concern-over-status-nippon-steel-us-steel-deal-jiji-says-4853271US President Joe Biden met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to discuss maritime security and economic cooperation, specifically addressing China's actions in the South China Sea, which they deemed "dangerous and unlawful".
https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202501/1326807.shtmlUS President Joe Biden met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday to discuss a ceasefire in Gaza, where over 46,000 people have been killed since Hamas fighters stormed across its borders in October 2023. The meeting was part of efforts to negotiate a deal that would allow for the return of hostages and an increase in humanitarian aid. However, Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich opposed the proposal, calling it a "surrender" and a threat to Israel's national security. Fighting continued on Monday, with Israeli military strikes killing at least 21 people, including five at a school sheltering displaced families.
https://www.firstpost.com/world/breakthrough-in-israel-hamas-truce-talks-qatar-submits-final-draft-on-ceasefire-hostage-release-13852471.htmlThe Biden administration has proposed a plan for a reformed Palestinian Authority to govern post-war Gaza with the support of Arab and Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, which would also establish ties with Israel. However, this proposal is contingent on the inclusion of a pathway to a Palestinian state in the occupied West Bank, Israeli-annexed east Jerusalem, and Gaza. The Israeli government, led by Netanyahu, has rejected this plan and instead proposes maintaining open-ended security control while delegating governance to politically independent Palestinians. Hamas, which currently controls much of the territory, is willing to relinquish control but demands the lifting of a blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt after it seized power in 2007.
https://apnews.com/article/israel-palestinians-hamas-war-ceasefire-talks-obstacles-96e55dc6daa97f6100d3f75cfcffbe3bUS President Joe Biden has urged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire deal in Gaza, stating that it is urgent. A new round of talks is set to take place in Cairo this weekend. Netanyahu has defended the war in Gaza, saying "our fight is your fight, and our victory will be your victory" as protesters rallied outside the US Congress.
https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/world/2025-01-13-biden-and-netanyahu-discuss-gaza-ceasefire-talks-as-momentum-buildsUS President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the phone on Sunday, urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the return of hostages. The call came as Israel's assault on Gaza continued, with more than 46,000 people killed since October 2023, according to Palestinian health officials. Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich opposed a proposed deal, calling it a "surrender" that would compromise national security. Despite the ongoing violence, Biden emphasized the need for humanitarian aid and a stoppage in fighting under a potential agreement.
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