President Biden stated his administration is engaged on facilitating a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas that will convey a halt to the combating within the Gaza Strip “for at least six weeks,” throughout his remarks Monday on the White House alongside King Abdullah II of Jordan.
Biden met with the Jordanian monarch to debate the continuing struggle between Israel and the fear group in addition to how you can convey a couple of peace settlement between the Jewish state and Palestinian leaders. The two leaders met earlier than addressing reporters on the White House Cross Hall with ready remarks.
“The key elements of the deal are on the table. There are gaps that remain,” stated Biden. “But I’ve encouraged Israeli leaders to keep working to achieve the deal.”
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President Joe Biden speaks with Jordan’s King Abdullah II within the Cross Hall of the White House on Monday. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Biden and the king additionally mentioned Israel’s army offensive in Rafah, a metropolis in southern Gaza. He stated the operation mustn’t happen and not using a credible plan for guaranteeing the security and assist of a couple of million Palestinians sheltering there who’re “exposed and vulnerable.”
“We cannot afford an Israeli attack on Rafah,” the king stated. “It is certain to produce another humanitarian catastrophe.”
On Monday, Israel stated two Israeli hostages – Fernando Marman, 60, and Louis Har, 70 – being held in Rafah have been rescued.
“The hostages … were held captive in harsh conditions. They were intentionally held in the middle of a civilian neighborhood inside a civilian building to try to prevent us from rescuing them. But we did,” IDF spokesman Daniel Hagari stated in a video message. “Fernando Marmon and Luis Har are now home in Israel. They have undergone medical examination and have been reunited with their families.”
Biden famous {that a} Palestinian state might create situations for Israel to have long-term peace with its Arab neighbors and long-lasting safety.
“That effort was underway before the Oct. 7 attacks,” Biden stated. “It’s even more urgent today.”
Jordan’s King Abdullah II shakes arms with President Joe Biden within the Cross Hall of the White House on Monday. The pair mentioned the struggle between Israel and Hamas in addition to how you can obtain peace within the area. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)
Israel has proposed a two-state resolution to Palestinian leaders prior to now, which have all have been rejected.
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Abdullah stated points between Israel and the Palestinians within the West Bank and East Jerusalem should even be addressed, together with the growth of Israeli settlements and the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the place he stated Muslim worshipers haven’t been allowed to enter.
“Seven decades of occupation, death and destruction have proven beyond any doubt that there can be no peace without a political device,” he stated.