Biden reportedly attempts to sway Netanyahu away from Rafah invasion

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Published: 2024-03-19 13:35

Last Updated: 2024-04-28 21:55


Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu
Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu

US President Joe Biden urged Israeli Occupation Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to dispatch a delegation to Washington for discussions on targeting Hamas without resorting to a ground operation in Rafah.

Biden emphasized the importance of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, suggesting it should extend for several weeks to facilitate the release of captives.

The White House disclosed that Biden and Netanyahu reviewed ongoing negotiations in Qatar concerning the captives.

Additionally, Biden underscored the necessity of ramping up aid delivery to Gaza, particularly in the northern region.

He reiterated his serious concerns about the potential initiation of a significant ground operation in Rafah.

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