US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a telephone conversation in which they discussed the situation around the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. This was reported based on the official statement of the White House. TASS.
The statement states that the US leader welcomes the sending of two humanitarian aid convoys to the Gaza Strip, which have already crossed the border of the region. Biden and Netanyahu confirmed that humanitarian aid to Gaza will continue.
Biden also expressed his gratitude to Israeli officials for their support in the release of two American hostages. The release of all remaining Palestinian Hamas hostages and ongoing efforts to ensure safe passage for U.S. citizens wishing to leave Gaza were discussed.
The US President and the Israeli Prime Minister agreed to maintain “close contact” between them.
Previously reportedHe said the United States has allowed Israel to make its own decisions about timing and strategy in the war against Hamas, but President Joe Biden expressed his views on this issue during his visit to the Jewish state.
Former far-right Israeli National Security Minister Ben-Gvir statedHe said it was not enough to send only “hundreds of tons of explosives” and “not even a gram of humanitarian aid” to Gaza until the civilian hostages were released.