Sunday 06 / July / 2025
Washington, DC : As the Israel-Hamas war enters day 26, US President Joe Biden in a call with King Abdullah II of Jordan, agreed that it is critical to ensure that Palestinians are not forcibly displaced outside of Gaza.
Apart from discussions on the latest developments there, the leaders spoke on the facilitation of the delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza.
"President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today with His Majesty King Abdullah II of Jordan. The leaders discussed the latest developments in Gaza and their shared commitment to facilitating the increased, sustained delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance to civilians in Gaza and the resumption of essential services," the White House said, quoting the readout of President Biden's Call with King Abdullah II of Jordan,
Biden emphasised the significance of upholding international humanitarian law and preserving civilian life.
"They also agreed that it is critical to ensure that Palestinians are not forcibly displaced outside of Gaza. The leaders discussed urgent mechanisms to stem violence, calm rhetoric, and reduce regional tensions," the readout added.
Biden, in his call with the Jordanian King, affirmed the commitment to "work together" for a durable and sustainable peace in the Middle East.
"The President and King Abdullah affirmed their commitment to work together and with other regional partners to set the conditions for a durable and sustainable peace in the Middle East to include the establishment of a Palestinian state," said the readout.
"The President expressed appreciation to the King for Jordan's role in promoting regional stability, reaffirmed Jordan as a critical ally, and confirmed unwavering US support for Jordan and His Majesty's leadership," it added.
White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby on Monday said that he thinks Israel is "certainly" making an effort to minimise humanitarian casualties in Gaza.
John Kirby's remarks come after Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu pushed back on criticism about civilian casualties and said Hamas was preventing civilians from moving to the safe zone in southern Gaza.
