Biden says ‘key elements’ of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah
10 months, 1 week ago

Biden says ‘key elements’ of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Declaring that “every innocent life lost in Gaza is a tragedy,” President Joe Biden welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II to the White House Monday for talks on how to end the months-long war and plan for what comes afterward. “The key elements of the deal are on the table,” Biden said alongside the king, though “there are gaps that remain.” He said the U.S. would do “everything possible” to make an agreement happen: a pause to fighting for at least six weeks and the release of the remaining hostages held by Hamas. Jordan’s King Abdullah II speaks as President Joe Biden listens in the Cross Hall of the White House, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in Washington. Jordan's King Abdullah II speaks as President Joe Biden listens in the Cross Hall of the White House, Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, in Washington.

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Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Biden’s surprising Middle East peace strategy: Working with Trump

Live Mint  

WASHINGTON—As the Biden administration seeks to broker an end-of-term peace deal in the Middle East, it is bringing along a surprising back-seat partner: Donald Trump. “I’m skeptical that there will be a cease-fire deal in Gaza regardless of the coordination happening with the Trump transition team," because Netanyahu is reluctant to commit to a permanent halt in the fighting, said …

Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel may be holding up peace deal to influence U.S. election
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says he doesn’t know whether Israel may be holding up peace deal to influence U.S. election

LA Times  

President Biden had terse words for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday, and said he didn’t know whether the Israeli leader was holding up a peace deal in order to influence the outcome of the U.S. presidential election. And whether he’s trying to influence the election, I don’t know, but I’m not counting on that.” Biden, in a rare appearance …

Biden hosts Israel’s Netanyahu at White House amid Gaza war protests
5 months ago

Biden hosts Israel’s Netanyahu at White House amid Gaza war protests

Al Jazeera  

Israeli prime minister will also meet VP Kamala Harris and ex-President Donald Trump on contentious visit to US. Washington, DC – US President Joe Biden has held talks at the White House with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, a day after thousands protested against the Israeli leader’s visit to the United States capital amid the Gaza war. Prime Minister Benjamin …

Biden sees Hamas as ‘only obstacle’ to Gaza deal, White House says
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden sees Hamas as ‘only obstacle’ to Gaza deal, White House says

Al Jazeera  

US President Joe Biden ‘confirmed Israel’s readiness to move forward’ in call with Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani. US President Joe Biden has told Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani that Hamas is the only obstacle to a Gaza ceasefire deal with Israel, and urged him to press the group to accept it. Biden “affirmed …

US prez Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept it
6 months, 3 weeks ago

US prez Biden presents new Israel ceasefire plan, calls on Hamas to accept it

Hindustan Times  

U.S. President Joe Biden on Friday called on Hamas militants to agree to a new offer from Israel on releasing hostages in exchange for a Gaza ceasefire, saying this is the best way to begin winding down the deadly conflict. A U.S. official, speaking on condition of anonymity, said White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan would meet on Friday …

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal
6 months, 3 weeks ago

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal

NPR  

President Biden announces details of Israeli cease-fire proposal Biden announced at the White House that Israel offered a “comprehensive new proposal” that offers a “roadmap to an enduring cease-fire and the release of all hostages.” ARI SHAPIRO, HOST: President Biden says it is time for the war in Gaza to end. His comments came during a speech from the White …

US national security adviser, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince meet to discuss ‘semi-final’ security deal
7 months ago

US national security adviser, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince meet to discuss ‘semi-final’ security deal

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — President Joe Biden’s national security adviser met early Sunday with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to discuss what the kingdom described as the “semi-final” version of a wide-ranging security agreement between the countries. In the time since, a punishing Israeli airstrike campaign and ground offensive there has killed over 35,000 Palestinians, endangering the …

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics

NPR  

Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn't led by politics MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: We are now inside six months and counting until Election Day. KELLY: On the Middle East, as you know, President Biden announced this week he will halt further shipments of American bombs to Israel if Israel launches a major ground invasion in Rafah. That's why …

‘Very disappointing statement’: Israel reacts to Joe Biden's threat to stop arms for Rafah offensive
7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Very disappointing statement’: Israel reacts to Joe Biden's threat to stop arms for Rafah offensive

Hindustan Times  

Two top Israeli officials criticised US President Joe Biden on Thursday for threatening to stop certain arms supplies to Israel if it invades the crowded Gaza city of Rafah. US President Joe Biden "This is a difficult and very disappointing statement to hear from a president to whom we have been grateful since the beginning of the war," Israel's ambassador …

Biden warns Netanyahu against major Rafah offensive as divide between the 2 leaders grows
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden warns Netanyahu against major Rafah offensive as divide between the 2 leaders grows

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday urgently warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against launching an offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah as the divide between the two leaders continues to grow along with the mounting Palestinian death toll. Israeli military spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari said Israel would continue its operations in Gaza as officials deliberate …

Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure grows on Israel over Rafah invasion

ABC  

In short: The US President has spoken with the Israeli PM, maintaining it opposes a planned invasion of Rafah in Gaza's south. US President Joe Biden has again spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as pressure builds on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal that would free some Israeli hostages and bring a ceasefire in the nearly seven-month-long …

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty
8 months, 1 week ago

Biden hosts Iraqi leader after Iran’s attack on Israel throws Mideast into greater uncertainty

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday hosted Iraq’s leader at the White House as his administration worked to prevent an escalation in Mideast hostilities following Iran’s weekend aerial assault on Israel. “Our partnership is pivotal for our nations, the Middle East and the world,” Biden told al-Sudani, as the Iraqi leader noted the discussion comes at a “sensitive time.” …

Biden tells Israel’s Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden tells Israel’s Netanyahu future US support for war depends on new steps to protect civilians

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden issued a stark warning to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday that future U.S. support for Israel’s Gaza war depends on the swift implementation of new steps to protect civilians and aid workers. Biden “made clear the need for Israel to announce and implement a series of specific, concrete, and measurable steps to address …

Biden faces protest over his support for Israel during White House meeting
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden faces protest over his support for Israel during White House meeting

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden has faced protests over the conflict in Gaza all over the country, but this week he confronted one inside the White House itself. The occasion was a private meeting on Tuesday where Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and national security leaders could hear from Muslim Americans about their concerns involving the war between Israel and …

Biden Says Arab States Ready to Recognize Israel in Future Deal
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden Says Arab States Ready to Recognize Israel in Future Deal

Hindustan Times  

President Joe Biden said Arab countries including Saudi Arabia were prepared to “fully recognize Israel” in a future deal as he and his Democratic predecessors Bill Clinton and Barack Obama pushed back on critics of his Middle East policies at a campaign event Thursday. HT Image Biden’s comments came during a discussion with his fellow presidents at a star-studded fundraiser …

Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State
9 months ago

Biden to host Iraqi leader with talks underway on winding down coalition against the Islamic State

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden plans to host Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani next month, a visit that comes as the countries hold formal talks about winding down the mission of a U.S.-led military coalition that was formed to fight the Islamic State group in Iraq. The leaders will “consult on a range of issues,” including the fight against …

Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation
9 months ago

Netanyahu agrees to send Israeli officials to Washington to discuss prospective Rafah operation

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday agreed to send a team of Israeli officials to Washington to discuss with Biden administration officials a prospective Rafah operation as each side is looking to make “clear to the other its perspective,” White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said. At the coming talks, he said U.S. officials will lay …

Timeline: The Biden administration on Gaza, in its own words
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Timeline: The Biden administration on Gaza, in its own words

Al Jazeera  

Al Jazeera looks at Washington’s main statements and positions on Israel’s war in Gaza and how policy shifted over time. “My administration’s support for Israel’s security is rock solid and unwavering,” Biden says. November 15, 2023: Washington abstains on a UN Security Council resolution calling for “urgent and extended humanitarian pauses”, with Thomas-Greenfield decrying the council’s failure to condemn Hamas. …

Biden's push for Palestinian state 'would lead to holocaust': Israel minister
10 months ago

Biden's push for Palestinian state 'would lead to holocaust': Israel minister

India Today  

Amid the international call for long-standing peace in Gaza and the execution of the two-state solution, Israel’s Heritage Minister, Amichai Eliyahu, asserted that the establishment of a Palestinian state next to Israel "would lead to a holocaust". “I want to say thank you to the United States and the Biden administration for all of their support,” but “Biden is making …

Joe Biden trolled for ‘looking lost’ on stage with King of Jordan: ‘The world is laughing at US’
10 months, 1 week ago

Joe Biden trolled for ‘looking lost’ on stage with King of Jordan: ‘The world is laughing at US’

Hindustan Times  

Amid concerns over his cognitive abilities and advancing age, US President Joe Biden appeared confused while sharing the stage with the King of Jordan, Abdullah II. King Abdullah II of Jordan walks to the lectern to speak after meeting with US President Joe Biden in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, DC, on February 12, 2024. “Where …

Hamas-Gaza war to pause? US President Joe Biden announces new strategic move
10 months, 1 week ago

Hamas-Gaza war to pause? US President Joe Biden announces new strategic move

Hindustan Times  

The U.S. President has indicated a potential resolution to the ongoing Hamas-Israel war by indicating that he is actively working to broker a deal between the two conflicting factions. Biden, after a meeting with Jordanian King Abdullah II, has expressed the possibility of a six-week pause in fighting to facilitate the release of additional hostages held by Hamas. President Joe …

Biden says "key elements" of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan's King Abdullah
10 months, 1 week ago

Biden says "key elements" of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan's King Abdullah

The Hindu  

Declaring that “every innocent life lost in Gaza is a tragedy,” President Joe Biden welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II to the White House Monday for talks on how to end the months-long war and plan for what comes afterward. “The key elements of the deal are on the table,” Biden said alongside the king, though “there are gaps that remain.” …

Watch: Biden and Jordan’s King Abdullah hold press conference during state visit
10 months, 1 week ago

Watch: Biden and Jordan’s King Abdullah hold press conference during state visit

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Watch as Joe Biden and King Abdullah of Jordan spoke …

Biden says ‘key elements’ of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah
10 months, 1 week ago

Biden says ‘key elements’ of a Gaza deal are on the table as he meets with Jordan’s King Abdullah

LA Times  

President Biden, center, and First Lady Jill Biden, stand with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, Queen Rania and Crown Prince Hussein, left, at the White House on Monday. Declaring that “every innocent life lost in Gaza is a tragedy,” President Biden welcomed Jordan’s King Abdullah II to the White House on Monday for talks on how to end the months-long war …

Biden calls Israel’s military response in Gaza ‘over the top’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Biden calls Israel’s military response in Gaza ‘over the top’

The Hindu  

Israel’s military response in the Gaza Strip to the October 7 attacks by Hamas has been “over the top” and has “got to stop,” U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday. “I’m of the view, as you know, that the conduct of the response in Gaza, in the Gaza Strip, has been over the top,” the Democrat told presspersons at …

White House downplays Biden, national security aide’s blunt comments on Israel
10 months, 2 weeks ago

White House downplays Biden, national security aide’s blunt comments on Israel

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The White House on Friday sought to downplay sharp criticism levied against Israel by President Joe Biden and a senior national security official over how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government has conducted Israel’s four-month-old war aimed at rooting out Hamas militants from Gaza. Biden, speaking to reporters Thursday evening, called Israel’s military operations in Gaza “over the top” …

‘I’m sorry’: Biden struggles to recall Hamas’ name in mumbling speech, calls terrorist group ‘opposition movt’
10 months, 2 weeks ago

‘I’m sorry’: Biden struggles to recall Hamas’ name in mumbling speech, calls terrorist group ‘opposition movt’

Hindustan Times  

In yet another press conference, US President Joe Biden stammered and even forgot the name of ‘Hamas’ when asked about discussions between the terrorist group and Israel over hostages. During the press conference, Biden called Hamas' response to a proposed truce agreement in Gaza "a little over the top". Either get rid of age discrimination altogether or set an upper …

Biden says he has decided Jordan strike response, doesn’t want wider war
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Biden says he has decided Jordan strike response, doesn’t want wider war

Al Jazeera  

The US president says he does not wish to trigger a regional war but will respond to the first fatal attack on US troops. President Joe Biden says he has decided on a response to a deadly drone strike on US forces in Jordan, but stressed he does not seek a wider war in the Middle East. “Yes,” Biden told …

Jordan’s King Abdullah warns US of catastrophic ramifications if Gaza war continues
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan’s King Abdullah warns US of catastrophic ramifications if Gaza war continues

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jordan's King Abdullah has said …

January 8, 2024 Israel-Hamas war
11 months, 2 weeks ago

January 8, 2024 Israel-Hamas war

CNN  

Joe Biden walks the stairs off of Air Force One after arriving at Love Field in Dallas, on January 8. LM Otero/AP US President Joe Biden said Monday that he’s been working to persuade the Israeli government to reduce or “significantly get out of Gaza.” He was speaking during a campaign event at the Emanuel African Methodist Episcopal Church in …

Jordan’s King Abdullah II presses Blinken to push for a ceasefire in Gaza
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Jordan’s King Abdullah II presses Blinken to push for a ceasefire in Gaza

Al Jazeera  

The top US diplomat is travelling across the Middle East amid growing calls for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Jordan’s King Abdullah II has urged US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to push for a ceasefire in Gaza and bring an end to the humanitarian crisis in the besieged Palestinian territory, as the months-long war continues to rage. The …

Joe Biden emphasises 'critical need to protect civilians' on call with Israel's Netanyahu
1 year ago

Joe Biden emphasises 'critical need to protect civilians' on call with Israel's Netanyahu

Hindustan Times  

US President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Thursday it was "critical" to protect civilians in Gaza and said much more aid must be allowed in, the White House said. US President Joe Biden Biden, who was speaking by telephone to Netanyahu for the first time since November 26, called for the creation of humanitarian corridors to "separate …

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hostage deal is 'near,' Biden says
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel-Hamas war latest: Hostage deal is 'near,' Biden says

The Telegraph  

US President Joe Biden has said that he believes a hostage deal is near amid reports of a halt in fighting in exchange for dozens of captives. Asked whether a deal was near during a Thanksgiving turkey pardoning ceremony at the White House, Mr Biden said “I believe so”, before holding up crossed fingers. The main sticking points to a …

Israel-Gaza War: Joe Biden dials Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Gaza situation
1 year, 1 month ago

Israel-Gaza War: Joe Biden dials Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu on Gaza situation

Live Mint  

US President Joe Biden had a phone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the ongoing developments in Gaza on Sunday. According to the White House statement, “President Joseph R Biden, Jr. spoke this morning with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel. The President reiterated that Israel has every right and responsibility to defend its citizens from terrorism …

Biden discusses ‘accelerating’ aid to Gaza in calls with Netanyahu, el-Sisi
1 year, 1 month ago

Biden discusses ‘accelerating’ aid to Gaza in calls with Netanyahu, el-Sisi

Al Jazeera  

The White House says ‘ensuring that Palestinians in Gaza are not displaced to Egypt or any other nation’ was also on the agenda. United States President Joe Biden has called for “accelerating” humanitarian assistance to Gaza in phone calls with the leaders of Egypt and Israel, the White House said. During the call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the …

Israel-Hamas war: Biden, Netanyahu say there will be 'continued flow' of aid into Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas war: Biden, Netanyahu say there will be 'continued flow' of aid into Gaza

Firstpost  

The White House on Sunday said that US President Joe Biden and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu spoke over phone after the second aid convoy of 17 trucks reached Gaza from Egypt and agreed that such assistance will continue to flow into the war-torn territory The White House on Sunday said that US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin …

Hamas attacked Israel in part to stop a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia: U.S. President Joe Biden
1 year, 2 months ago

Hamas attacked Israel in part to stop a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia: U.S. President Joe Biden

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden said on October 20 he thought Hamas was motivated to attack Israel in part by a desire to stop that country from normalising relations with Saudi Arabia. Israel-Hamas war, Day 15 LIVE updates | Biden says Hamas attacked Israel to stop historic agreement with Saudi Arabia Jerusalem and Riyadh had been steadily inching closer to normalisation, with …

Biden says Hamas attacked Israel in part to stop a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden says Hamas attacked Israel in part to stop a historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Friday he thought Hamas was motivated to attack Israel in part by a desire to stop that country from normalizing relations with Saudi Arabia. why Hamas moved on Israel, is because they knew I was about to sit down with the Saudis,” Biden said at a campaign fundraiser. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met …

Biden says Hamas attacked Israel to stop historic agreement with Saudi Arabia
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden says Hamas attacked Israel to stop historic agreement with Saudi Arabia

India TV News  

Washington: US President Joe Biden on Friday cited one of the reasons behind Hamas’ attack on Israel and said that it was to stop the country from normalising relations with Saudi Arabia which “wanted to recognise Israel”. “One of the reasons Hamas moved on Israel … they knew that I was about to sit down with the Saudis,” Biden said …

Biden says he has a commitment for aid to reach Gaza in the next 24 to 48 hours
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden says he has a commitment for aid to reach Gaza in the next 24 to 48 hours

NPR  

Biden says he has a commitment for aid to reach Gaza in the next 24 to 48 hours Enlarge this image toggle caption Kerolos Salah/AFP via Getty Images Kerolos Salah/AFP via Getty Images With truckloads of aid waiting on one side and over 2 million Palestinians facing shortages of food, water and medicine on the other, all eyes Friday were …

How Joe Biden has linked himself to Israel and its future actions in Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

How Joe Biden has linked himself to Israel and its future actions in Gaza

Firstpost  

Joe Biden made an eight-hour visit to Israel during which he expressed solidarity with the country in its fight against Hamas and offered aid to Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. Experts note it was a fine balancing act which will allow the US president to shape Israel’s actions in the region Joe Biden had a whirlwind visit to Israel on …

U.S. President Biden wraps up visit to wartime Israel with warning against being ‘consumed’ by rage
1 year, 2 months ago

U.S. President Biden wraps up visit to wartime Israel with warning against being ‘consumed’ by rage

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden swept into wartime Israel for a 7 1/2-hour visit Wednesday that produced a heaping dose of vocal support, a deal to get limited humanitarian aid into Gaza from Egypt, likely by the end of the week, and a plea for Israelis not to allow rage over the deadly Hamas attack to consume them. Speaking to reporters aboard …

President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being 'consumed' by rage
1 year, 2 months ago

President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being 'consumed' by rage

Firstpost  

Biden urged Israel to step back from the brink, not just to ease growing tensions in the Mideast that threaten to spiral into a broader regional conflict, but also to reassure a world rattled by images of carnage and suffering, in Israel and Gaza alike President Joe Biden swept into wartime Israel for a 7 1/2-hour visit Wednesday that produced …

Biden to address U.S. on Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden to address U.S. on Israel-Hamas war, Ukraine

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden will give a primetime speech on Thursday about the conflict between Israel and Hamas and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the White House said Wednesday. Israel-Hamas war, Day 13 LIVE updates “Tomorrow, President Biden will address the nation to discuss our response to Hamas’ terrorist attacks against Israel and Russia’s ongoing brutal war against Ukraine,” Press …

Jordan cancels meeting with US President Joe Biden after Gaza hospital blast
1 year, 2 months ago

Jordan cancels meeting with US President Joe Biden after Gaza hospital blast

Op India  

Jordan has canceled a summit with United States President Joe Biden and Egyptian and Palestinian leaders to discuss Gaza scheduled in Amman on Wednesday, Al Jazeera reported quoting the country’s Foreign Minister Ayman Safadi. Biden had been scheduled to meet with Jordan’s King Abdullah, Egyptian president Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, and Palestinian Authority president Mahmound Abbas after first visiting Israel. “After …

President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being ‘consumed’ by rage
1 year, 2 months ago

President Biden wraps up his visit to wartime Israel with a warning against being ‘consumed’ by rage

Associated Press  

TEL AVIV, Israel — President Joe Biden swept into wartime Israel for a 7 1/2-hour visit Wednesday that produced a heaping dose of vocal support, a deal to get limited humanitarian aid into Gaza from Egypt, likely by the end of the week, and a plea for Israelis not to allow rage over the deadly Hamas attack to consume them. …

Israel-Hamas war: US President Biden departs for Israel, to meet top leaders
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas war: US President Biden departs for Israel, to meet top leaders

Deccan Chronicle  

Washington: US President Joe Biden on Tuesday left the White House for a quick trip to Israel to show solidarity with the people of the country in the aftermath of the terrorist attack by Hamas. Immediately upon hearing this news, I spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, and Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel and have directed my national security …

Israel-Hamas war updates | Gaza officials say Israel airstrikes resumed after night of hospital strike
1 year, 2 months ago

Israel-Hamas war updates | Gaza officials say Israel airstrikes resumed after night of hospital strike

The Hindu  

U.S. President Joe Biden, after arriving in Tel Aviv, backed Israeli account that hospital explosion was caused by militants. Palestinian officials blamed an Israeli air strike for the huge blast and fireball which engulfed the Al-Ahli al-Arabi hospital, and said it killed as many as 500 people. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Mr. Biden said: “I was deeply …

Biden leaves for Israel, scraps Jordan visit after summit with Palestine, Egypt leaders cancelled
1 year, 2 months ago

Biden leaves for Israel, scraps Jordan visit after summit with Palestine, Egypt leaders cancelled

The Hindu  

President Joe Biden’s efforts to tamp down tensions in the escalating war between Israel and Hamas faced massive setbacks even before he departed for the Middle East on October 17, as Jordan called off the President's planned summit with Arab leaders after a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital killed hundreds. He said Jordan would only host the summit when …

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