United States (US) President, Joe Biden, disclosed, “King Abdullah II and I discussed developments in Gaza and agree on the need for the release of hostages, a ceasefire that allows aid to flow”.
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| President of the United States (US), Joe Biden, with King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House, Washington, US. Photo: @POTUS |
The crisis in Gaza is as a result of Israel’s retaliatory military actions on the city following a surprise attack on the Southern region of Israel by Hamas in the early hours of Saturday 7 October, 2023.
Hamas’ surprise attack on Israel led to the death of hundreds of Israelis, with many others taken hostage.
Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu, has made it clear while in a meeting with representatives of families of hostages and fallen soldiers that, Israeli forces will invade the city of Rafah “with or without a deal” so as to “achieve complete victory” over Hamas.
The US President said: “The decisions the U.S. and our partners make now will determine the course of our future for decades to come.
“This week, I welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan and Romanian President Iohannis to the White House to write a future of closer coordination and stability.
“On Monday, King Abdullah II and I discussed developments in Gaza and our commitment to work towards an end to the crisis.
“We agree on the need for the release of hostages, a ceasefire that allows aid to flow through Gaza, a pathway to a Palestinian state, and a secure Israel.”
