Definition of Insanity: WH Insists It Still Wants Israeli Cease-Fire

The United States continues to work with Israel, Egypt, and Qatar on extending a humanitarian pause in Gaza, and President Joe Biden will remain deeply engaged in efforts to expand the pause and free hostages, a White House spokesperson said after a truce expired in the early hours of Friday, and the war resumed.

[OF COURSE they are. They’re probably blaming Israel for responding appropriately to Hamas’ attacks in Jerusalem and rocket fire over the last 24 hours, too. More here. — Ed]