US President Joe Biden said it was time for the Gaza war "to end" as he announced on Friday that Israel had offered a new roadmap towards a ceasefire.
In his first major address outlining a solution to Israel's eight-month-long war, Biden said the proposal started with a six-week phase that would see Israeli forces withdraw from all populated areas of Gaza.
"It's time for this war to end, for the day after to begin," Biden said in a televised address from the White House.
He said Israel had "offered a comprehensive new proposal", adding: "It's a roadmap to an enduring ceasefire and the release of all hostages."
The 81-year-old Democrat put was particularly strong with Hamas. "Hamas needs to take the deal," said Biden, who has come under fire for his support of Israel during the war, which has been devastating for Gaza's civilian population.
However, the US president also said he had "urged the leadership in Israel to stand behind this deal, despite whatever pressure comes".
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