US President Joe Biden defends Israel s right to defend itself in call with PM Netanyahu Reuters
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday he was hopeful that a cycle of violence between Israelis and Palestinians would end soon, after a phone conversation he had with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. My expectation and hope is this will be closing down sooner than later, but Israel has a right to defend itself, Biden told reporters at the White House.
Biden did not explain the reasons behind his optimism. He said his national security team had been in frequent contact with counterparts in Israel, Egypt, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to try to bring about a resolution of the conflict.
Biden says Israel has a right to defend itself, expresses hope conflict will end soon
President Biden told reporters Wednesday it s his expectation and hope that there will soon be an end to fighting between Israel and Hamas, which has killed scores of Palestinians and several Israelis.Details: Biden, after speaking with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, said that he hoped the conflict would be closing down sooner than later, despite Israel s government announcing plans to scale up its military offensive.Stay on top …
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The White House
President Biden spoke today with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He condemned the rocket attacks by Hamas and other terrorist groups, including against Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. He conveyed his unwavering support for Israel’s security and for Israel’s legitimate right to defend itself and its people, while protecting civilians. He also conveyed the United States’ encouragement of a pathway toward restoring a sustainable calm. He shared his conviction that Jerusalem, a city of such importance to people of faith from around the world, must be a place of peace. He updated the Prime Minister on the United States’ diplomatic engagement with regional countries, including Egypt, Jordan, and Qatar, as well as with Palestinian officials.
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