Biden Administration Is Using Ramadan To Press Israel for a Cease-fire That Hamas Has Repeatedly Rejected

Ramadan or no Ramadan, Hamas has rejected any of the American, Qatari, and Egyptian pleas to release hostages in return for a cease-fire.

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Israeli soldiers are seen near the Gaza Strip border in southern Israel, March 4, 2024. AP/Ohad Zwigenberg

An erroneous perennial refrain heard from Washington — that it is forbidden, haram, or at least unwise to fight during Ramadan — is making its return as the ninth month of the Muslim lunar calendar approaches.  

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