In an interview that was recorded last week but aired last night on Univision — transcript and video here — President Biden criticized Israel’s conduct of the war and called for a ceasefire without tying the demand to the release of the hostages held by Hamas. Indeed, the name “Hamas” does not appear in the interview. ...

Hamas appears not to be interested in a ceasefire that imposes any conditions on it. Why should it when the pressure Biden exerts is entirely on Israel. Biden has become an advocate for Hamas. America’s allies around the world may wonder what friends are for.