Biden Pushes Final Proposal Amid Netanyahu Criticism

US President Joe Biden is preparing to present a final 'take it or leave it' peace proposal to Israel and Hamas to secure a ceasefire and release hostages, after months of negotiations involving Egypt and Qatar. Biden has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for not doing enough to secure a hostage deal, a sentiment echoed by widespread protests and strikes in Israel. Netanyahu's new demands, including control of the Philadelphi Corridor along the Egypt-Gaza border, have been significant sticking points, causing friction between the US and Israeli administration. While Biden emphasized that Hamas is responsible for the deaths of six hostages, Netanyahu has insisted that Israeli control of the corridor is crucial to prevent Hamas from rearming. The situation remains tense, with Biden planning to give both sides a week to respond to the proposal, which includes terms regarding the Philadelphi Corridor. Israelis continue to protest, demanding a quicker resolution to the hostage crisis and pressuring Netanyahu to agree to a deal.