text:  Biden called his choice of words a mistake, but said that his rival's rhetoric is the real problem. The State Department says it still believes that Israel wants a ceasefire in Gaza. More from NPR's Michelle Kellerman. The Biden administration has been pushing for a ceasefire for weeks, and Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed that with two top aides of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Spokesman Matthew Miller says the Israelis want a deal and talked about the sticking points.