President Barack Obama is defending his handling of conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine as fighting in both places shows no signs of letting up, despite intense U.S. diplomatic efforts this week.
At a White House briefing Friday, the president hoped to focus on positive job growth numbers. Instead, he dealt with questions on the failure of U.S. diplomatic efforts to secure a cease-fire in Gaza and stop Russia’s intervention in Ukraine, where fighting raged as Russian forces continued their buildup on the border.
In Gaza, a cease-fire brokered with U.S. help collapsed moments after it was announced, when two Israeli soldiers were …read more
Source: Voice of America