He also announced a ceasefire by this weekend…

It’s Friday afternoon, and I have no idea why anyone believes Biden off his words after his first term.

Q Can you give us a sense of when you think that ceasefire will start, sir?

THE PRESIDENT: Well, I hope by the beginning of the weekend — I mean the end of the weekend.

At least, my —

Q Say again.

THE PRESIDENT: My National Security Advisor tells me that we’re close. We’re close. It’s not done yet. And my hope is by next Monday, we’ll have a ceasefire.

Source: Remarks by President Biden in Press Gaggle | New York, NY (February 26, 2024, 5:32 P.M. EST)

Q Do you expect a ceasefire by Monday, sir? Do you still expect a ceasefire is possible by Monday, sir?

THE PRESIDENT: Hope springs eternal.

Q And what is —

THE PRESIDENT: I was on the telephone with the people in the region. I’m still — probably not by Monday, but I’m hopeful.

Source: Remarks by President Biden Before Marine One Departure (February 29, 2024, 10:16 A.M. EST)

I would not interpret hopes for a ceasefire as the announcement of one.