Israel-Hamas War: Joe Biden to visit Jordan amid rising concern of escalating conflict
AP, according to a statement from White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby on Monday evening, President Biden's itinerary includes a visit to Jordan. During this visit, he is scheduled to hold meetings with key regional leaders, namely King Abdullah of Jordan, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi, and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas. Also Read: Israel-Hamas war LIVE updates: Less than ‘24 hours of water, electricity left’ in Gaza; death toll- 2,808 “We’ve been crystal clear about the need for humanitarian aid to be able to continue to flow into Gaza.
That has been a consistent call by President Biden and certainly by this entire administration," Kirby said. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken confirmed President Biden's trip to Israel, emphasizing the urgency of the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Gaza Strip. Concurrently, Israel is reportedly making preparations for a potential ground incursion into the 141-square-mile (365-square-kilometer) territory.
This operation aims to eradicate Hamas militants, whom US and Israeli officials hold responsible for what they consider the most devastating attack on Jews since the Holocaust. President Biden's visit underscores the gravity of the situation and the need for diplomatic engagement, AP reported. President Biden is actively seeking to convey a robust show of support for Israel, signifying the unwavering commitment of his Democratic administration to the nation.
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