‘Keep F***ing Trying’: Biden Reportedly Demanding His Team Secure Gaza Ceasefire Deal As His Term Clock Runs Out

President Joe Biden is reportedly urgently commanding those in his orbit to try to quickly secure an Israel-Hamas ceasefire as his term approaches its end, according to Politico.

Pressure has grown on Biden, who has often touted his foreign policy experience during his political career, to help orchestrate an end to the Israel-Hamas war that began almost a year ago and has embroiled the Middle East in a broader regional conflict. With the prospect of his legacy being stained by a failure to secure a ceasefire before his term ends in January, Biden is pressing those closest to him to find a solution as soon as possible, Politico reported on Monday, citing U.S. officials who spoke to the outlet on condition of anonymity, given that they weren’t authorized to publicly discuss the matter.

“Keep fucking trying,” Biden reportedly told his national security officials in a recent meeting in the Situation Room, according to one of the participants of the meeting who spoke to Politico.

A successful ceasefire deal could also notch a separate win for Biden — he believes it will improve Vice President Kamala Harris’ own shot at the presidency in the November election, according to three officials who spoke to Politico. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, CIA Director Bill Burns and White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan have all been tasked to make a ceasefire deal their top focus before Biden’s term comes to a close.

Though ceasefire talks are expected to continue this week, it’s unlikely an agreement will be reached in the near future, according to the officials who spoke to Politico. The situation between Israel and Hamas — and the other players in ongoing discussions, such as Egypt and Qatar — has become so convoluted and contentious that Biden may have too little control to steer negotiations.