Washington [USA], April 29: According to CNN citing an announcement from the White House, the call took place on April 28, in which President Biden re-emphasized his "clear view" on Israel 's attack plan in the city of Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip .
"The president and prime minister also discussed increasing the delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, including through preparing to open new gateways in the north from this week," the announcement said.
President Biden's administration is said to have made clear to Israel that it wants a clear and implementable plan in Rafah, ensuring the safety of civilians.
Speaking earlier, White House National Security Advisor John Kirby said Israel had agreed to listen to US concerns before launching the operation in Rafah.
During the discussion, President Biden reaffirmed America's firm commitment to Israel and assessed the ongoing dialogue to reach a ceasefire agreement and release hostages between Israel and Hamas.
The call took place just days after President Biden signed a foreign aid law that included $26 billion in spending for Israel .
In a previous phone call also in April, President Biden told Prime Minister Netanyahu that the overall humanitarian situation in Gaza was unacceptable, and warned Israel of the consequences if no measures were taken. crisis.
On April 29, a Hamas delegation will go to Cairo (Egypt) to negotiate a ceasefire agreement proposed by this force, according to a Hamas official told Reuters.
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is scheduled to visit Jordan and Israel this week. According to AFP, the diplomat's plane stopped in Ireland on April 28 to refuel on the journey to Saudi Arabia, the destination of which had been previously announced. US State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that Secretary of State Blinken will travel to Jordan and Israel later, with a focus on finding a ceasefire in Gaza, releasing hostages and ensuring the delivery of humanitarian aid.
Source: Thanh Nien Newspaper
