President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday, the White House said in a statement. The two leaders discussed the developments in Gaza and T. Nagar surrounding area As well as the Release of two American hostagesThose released by Hamas on Friday.
The call came a day after the United Nations announced that 14 trucks carrying humanitarian aid had been allowed into Gaza. Trucks carrying aid They were allowed into Gaza from Egypt to address an unprecedented humanitarian crisis caused by Israel’s sealing of the strip in the wake of Hamas militants. A bloody rampage on October 7.
“The leaders affirmed that this critical assistance to Gaza will continue,” the White House read in the call.
Mr. Biden expressed his appreciation. The two women, who hold dual Israeli-American citizenship, are the first prisoners to be freed by Hamas.
“The leaders discussed the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas — including American citizens — and ongoing efforts to provide safe passage for American citizens and other civilians in Gaza who wish to leave,” the readout added. The President and the Prime Minister have agreed to stay in close contact,” he said.
With Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, French President Emmanuel Macron, German President Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and United Nations Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Mr. Biden issued a joint statement on Sunday. Kingdom.
The leaders reiterated their support for Israel’s right to defend itself against terrorism, while calling for civilian safety and adherence to international law. They welcomed the release of two hostages and the arrival of the first humanitarian convoys to deliver aid to Palestinians in Gaza.
The leaders in the statement said, “We are committed to continuing to coordinate with partners in the region to ensure stable and secure access to food, water, medical and other assistance needed to meet humanitarian needs.”
