Biden and Netanyahu Tensions Escalate as Biden Considered Dropping Out of Race; Trump and Zelenskyy Agree to Meet for Ukraine Peace Talks

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Biden and Netanyahu have tension over the war against Hamas in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had hoped Biden would resign before his speech.
Trump held a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 19, 2024, during which they discussed peace negotiations for the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
Trump pledged to achieve a just peace in Ukraine if he wins back the White House.
US President Joe Biden considered quitting the presidential race against Donald Trump before his speech to Congress on July 20, 2024.
Biden and Netanyahu Tensions Escalate as Biden Considered Dropping Out of Race; Trump and Zelenskyy Agree to Meet for Ukraine Peace Talks

In recent developments, both US President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been involved in diplomatic conversations with international leaders. On July 20, 2024, tensions between Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came to light as the Times of Israel reported that Biden would not give Netanyahu 'satisfaction' by quitting before his speech to Congress. Meanwhile, Trump held a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on July 19, 2024, during which they discussed the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia and agreed to schedule a personal meeting for peace negotiations.

According to The Times of Israel, Biden is considering stepping down from the presidential race against Trump. However, tensions exist between the two leaders over the war against Hamas in Gaza. Netanyahu had reportedly hoped that Biden would resign before his scheduled speech to Congress on July 20, 2024. The Times of Israel also reported on ongoing clashes in Rafah and IDF operations that resulted in several terror operative deaths.

On the other hand, Trump and Zelenskyy held a diplomatic phone call on July 19, 2024. During the conversation, Zelensky congratulated Trump on officially becoming the Republican Party's presidential nominee. Both sides claimed to be satisfied with how the conversation went. Trump pledged to achieve a just peace in Ukraine if he wins back the White House and agreed to schedule a personal meeting with Zelenskyy for further discussions.

These developments come as tensions between Russia and Ukraine continue, with ongoing military actions and diplomatic efforts aimed at achieving peace. The situation remains complex, with various international actors involved.



Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if Netanyahu truly believed Biden would resign before his speech or if this was just speculation.
  • The Times of Israel reported that Biden was considering quitting the race, but no official statement has been made by the Biden campaign.

Sources

93%

  • Unique Points
    • Donald Trump received congratulations from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after accepting the GOP’s presidential nomination.
    • Trump claimed he would end the war in Ukraine and bring peace to the world if re-elected.
    • Zelensky expressed gratitude for US support in strengthening Ukraine’s ability to resist Russian attacks and agreed with Trump to discuss potential steps for peace during a personal meeting.
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (70%)
    The article contains editorializing and selective reporting. The author quotes Trump's statements about the call with Zelensky and characterizes them as boasts, while also quoting Zelensky's statement but not characterizing it in a similar way. The author also mentions Trump's past denigration of NATO and encouragement of Russia without providing context or criticism. Additionally, the article implies that Trump's claim about getting Gershkovich out for no compensation is a lie by omission, as it does not mention that this was a common campaign promise from Trump during his presidency.
    • Both sides will be able to come together and negotiate a deal that ends the violence and paves a path forward to prosperity.
    • I will get him out FOR NO COMPENSATION immediately following our victory on November 5th.
    • The leader of war-torn Ukraine congratulated him on becoming the GOP presidential nominee and condemned the assassination attempt last Saturday.
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (95%)
    The author expresses a clear bias towards Donald Trump by repeatedly quoting and highlighting his statements without providing any counter-arguments or criticism. The author also quotes Volodymyr Zelensky's statement but does not provide any analysis or critique of it.
    • > Fox led the way. MSNBC was dead last.<br>Four Great Days!!!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.<br>As for the “great reviews,” Trump didn’t cite any, but they have come from the usual suspects—Fox News hosts, other Republicans, MAGA social media influencers, and the like.<br>Both sides will be able to come together and negotiate a deal that ends the violence and paves a path forward to prosperity.<br>I will get him out FOR NO COMPENSATION immediately following our victory on November 5th.” Trump claimed on X.
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    93%

    • Unique Points
      • Donald Trump had a ‘very good call’ with Volodymyr Zelenskiy and pledged to end Ukraine’s war with Russia.
      • Trump claimed he would bring peace to the world and end the war that has cost many lives.
    • Accuracy
      • Donald Trump had a 'very good call' with Volodymyr Zelenskiy and pledged to end Ukraine's war with Russia.
      • Both sides will be able to come together and negotiate a deal that ends the violence.
      • Zelenskiy congratulated Trump on securing the presidential nomination and agreed to arrange a meeting in person.
      • US Secretary of State Antony Blinken stated Ukraine is on its way to being able to 'stand on its own feet' militarily.
      • More than 20 countries have pledged to maintain their military and financial aid to Ukraine regardless of US support.
      • A Russian missile hit a children's playground in Mykolaiv, killing a child and two adults, and injuring five others.
      • President Volodymyr Zelenskiy called on the world to help stop Russian 'terror' after the attack on the playground.
      • Iryna Farion, a nationalist former member of Ukraine’s parliament known for her vociferous campaigns to defend the Ukrainian language, was shot and killed in Lviv.
      • Russian forces have captured the village of Yurivka in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region.
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (85%)
      The article contains several appeals to authority and inflammatory rhetoric. It also presents a dichotomous depiction of the conflict. However, no formal fallacies were identified.
      • . . . both sides will be able to come together and negotiate a deal that ends the violence and paves a path forward to prosperity.
      • The UK would “double down” on backing for Ukraine, and confirmed he had accepted an invitation to visit Ukraine again in the future.
      • Russian forces have captured the village of Yurivka in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk region, the Russian defence ministry said on Friday.
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    96%

    • Unique Points
      • US President Joe Biden is considering stepping down from the presidential race against Donald Trump
      • Tensions exist between Biden and Netanyahu over the war against Hamas in Gaza
    • Accuracy
      • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is scheduled to speak before Congress in Washington, D.C.
      • IDF troops have engaged in clashes with terror operatives in Rafah, resulting in numerous gunmen being killed
      • A suspected drone was shot down by Israeli air defenses over southern Lebanon, and fighter jets struck several buildings used by Hezbollah
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    95%

    • Unique Points
      • Trump and Zelenskyy held a diplomatic phone call on Friday, 2023.
      • Zelensky congratulated Trump on officially becoming the Republican Party’s presidential nominee.
      • Both sides claimed to be satisfied with how the conversation went.
      • Trump pledged to achieve a just peace in Ukraine if he wins back the White House.
      • Zelensky and Trump agreed to schedule a personal meeting to discuss peace in Ukraine.
    • Accuracy
      • Trump has pledged to swiftly end the war in Ukraine if reelected.
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication