'Time to recommit to work of building peace': US President Joe Biden raises Gaza, Sudan conflicts in Eid message
Joe Biden expressed his solidarity with those facing conflict, hunger, and displacement globally, specifically mentioning regions like Gaza and Sudan. Eid ul-Fitr, celebrated on the first day of Shawwal, holds significant importance in the Islamic lunar calendar.
iden further emphasised the importance of renewing efforts towards peacebuilding and advocating for the dignity of all people. In a post on X, he said, “As Muslim families and communities come together for Eid al-Fitr, they are also reflecting on the pain felt by so many.
My thoughts are with those around the world enduring conflict, hunger, and displacement, including in places such as Gaza and Sudan. Now is the time to recommit to the work of building peace and standing for the dignity of all." The conflict in Sudan, which erupted last April 15, involves the military led by army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanded by his former deputy Mohamed Hamdan Daglo.
As reported by AFP, the violence has resulted in the deaths of many thousands, with up to 15,000 casualties reported in a single town in the Darfur region, as stated by United Nations experts. Also Read: ‘Joe, we’re gonna…’: What US President Joe Biden discussed with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu amid Gaza war Earlier on Tuesday, Biden criticised Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's approach to Gaza, labelling it a “mistake" and urging Israel to pursue a ceasefire, AFP reported.
When asked about Netanyahu's handling of the war, Biden told Univision, a US Spanish-language TV network, “I think what he's doing is a mistake. I don't agree with his approach." Also Read: Joe Biden wishes Muslims ‘Ramzan kareem’, pledges to work non-stop for ceasefire in Gaza Earlier in
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