The Pentagon said in a statement: “During the call, they discussed the importance of adhering to the law of war, including obligations to protect civilians, and dealing with the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza while Israel continues its operations to restore security.”“.
US President Joe Biden had discussed by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas the developments of the situation in Gaza..
Biden affirmed the United States’ firm support for Israel during his call with Netanyahu, as he stressed during his call with Abbas Ali “The right of the Palestinians to dignity and self-determination,” expressing his condemnation of the Hamas movement.
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