Biden expresses support for Middle East cease-fire amid mounting pressure from top Democrats

President Joe Biden after stepping off Marine One on May 17 in Washington, DC.
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Biden on Monday expressed support for a cease-fire in the Middle East amid pressure from Democrats.
His administration had previously not explicitly pushed for a cease-fire.
Biden's stance on Israel is exposing a rift in the Democratic Party.
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President Joe Biden on Monday expressed support for a cease-fire in the Middle East after avoiding push