President Joe Biden on Monday said that Gaza’s largest hospital “must be protected,” and called for “less intrusive action” by Israeli forces. Shifa hospital has been without electricity and water for three days, and gunfire and bombings outside the compound have made the situation more difficult. “It is my hope and expectation that there will be less intrusive action,” Biden said in the Oval Office.
Quick Read
- Biden on Gaza’s Shifa Hospital: President Joe Biden emphasized that Gaza’s largest hospital, Shifa, needs protection amid ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
- Hospital’s Dire Situation: Shifa hospital is in a critical state, lacking electricity and water for three days, and surrounded by gunfire and bombings.
- Call for Reduced Israeli Force: Biden expressed hope for “less intrusive action” by Israeli forces around the hospital.
- Evacuation of Foreign Nationals: Jordan’s Foreign Ministry is facilitating the evacuation of 69 Jordanian citizens from Gaza, with assistance at the Rafah crossing and plans for their swift return to Jordan.
- Jordanians in Gaza: Approximately 640 Jordanians registered in Gaza, indicating a significant number of foreign nationals affected by the conflict.
The Associated Press has the story:
Biden: Shifa Hospital ‘must be protected’, calls for ‘less intrusive action by Israel’
Newslooks- WASHINGTON (AP)
Fighting between Israeli forces and Palestinian militants has encircled the sprawling medical facility, prompting thousands to flee.
Shifa hospital has been without electricity and water for three days, and gunfire and bombings outside the compound have made the situation more difficult.
“It is my hope and expectation that there will be less intrusive action,” Biden said in the Oval Office.
DOZENS MORE FOREIGNERS EVACUATED FROM GAZA
AMMAN, Jordan — Jordan’s Foreign Ministry says an evacuation is underway for 69 Jordanian citizens residing in Gaza who were allowed to leave through the Rafah crossing on Monday.
A team from the Jordanian Embassy in Egypt was at the crossing and was receiving the citizens, providing medical assistance and securing their return to Jordan as quickly as possible.
It said 640 Jordanians residing in Gaza are currently registered with the ministry.
