Israel-Hamas War: ‘Outraged and deeply saddened’ over Al Ahli Arab hospital blast in Gaza, says Joe Biden
Also Read: Israel-Hamas War LIVE Updates: Rocket misfired by Gaza militants hit hospital, says Israel army "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 team to continue gathering information about what exactly happened," the statement quoted Biden as saying. "The United States stands unequivocally for the protection of civilian life during conflict and we mourn the patients, medical staff and other innocents killed or wounded in this tragedy," he added.
US President Joe Biden has postponed his visit to Jordan after an explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds of people on Tuesday, the White House said. Also Read: Palestine President Abbas cancels meeting with Biden after Gaza hospital strike Initially, Biden was supposed to travel to Jordan after visiting Israel during its conflict with Hamas.
"After consulting with King Abdullah II of Jordan and in light of the days of mourning announced by President Abbas of the Palestinian Authority, President Biden will postpone his travel to Jordan and the planned meeting with these two leaders and President Sisi of Egypt," a White House official said. As reported by Reuters, President Biden left Joint Base Andrews, Maryland earlier today.
He is scheduled to arrive in Israel on Wednesday to show support in response to Hamas's terrorist attack. During his visit, he will hold consultations with senior Israeli leaders to discuss the subsequent actions.
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