The president of United States, Joe Bidenspoke by phone this Sunday with the Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahuand “reviewed ongoing talks” to release hostages held by Hamas since its Oct. 7 attack in Israel, the news agency said. White House.
The two allies “reviewed ongoing talks to secure the release of the hostages along with an immediate ceasefire in Gaza,” pointed out the statement of the White Housewhile diplomatic efforts to reach a truce intensified.
The Israeli government is under intense pressure from its allies to reach a ceasefire. Also from protesters inside Israel who demand the release of the hostages captured by the Palestinian group during the attack that started the war.
Egypt, Qatar and USA They have been trying to mediate for months to reach a new truce.
Biden and Netanyahu “They also discussed increasing the delivery of humanitarian assistance to Gaza, including by opening new crossings in the north starting this week,” as reported in the statement.
“The president highlighted the need for this progress to be maintained, in coordination with humanitarian organizations,” added the text.
Biden too “reiterated his clear position” regarding a possible Israeli attack on the city of Rafah, in southern Gaza.
Netanyahu has promised to send troops to Rafah, where more than 1.5 million Palestinian civilians have taken refuge.
The administration Bidenwhile supporting Israel, has repeatedly expressed alarm at the high cost of civilian lives of the offensive in Loop and has pressed to postpone any attack on Rafah.
Source: Gestion
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