This week in Washington (10 images)

President Joe Biden makes a statement after Israel and Lebanon's Iran-backed militia Hezbollah had agreed to a cease-fire, at the White House on Tuesday. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI

The year-long cross-border war has killed more than 3,500 people, displaced 1 million and left much of Lebanon in ruins. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI

Biden said it was "designed" to be a permanent end to the fighting and lay the foundation for a permanent resolution. He suggested it would be a springboard for a renewed effort to get a cease-fire in Gaza. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI

"Over the coming days, the United States will make another push with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others to achieve a cease-fire in Gaza with the hostages released and the end to the war without Hamas in power," Biden said. Photo by Chris Kleponis/UPI