Aboard Air Force One, Oct 17, 2024 (AFP) - Biden hails Sinwar death as 'good day' - and chance for peace

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2024-10-17

US President Joe Biden on Thursday hailed Israel's killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar as a "good day" for the world, saying it removed a key obstacle to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal. Vice President Kamala Harris, the Democratic presidential nominee in November's US election, added that Israel's killing of the mastermind of the October 7, 2023 attacks was a chance to "finally end the war in Gaza." The comments reflect growing calls in Washi......

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