President Joe Biden cheered regional partners for their help paving the way for some wounded Palestinians and foreign nationals, including some U.S. citizens, to escape Gaza. Biden said more work needs to be done to “significantly step up the flow of critical humanitarian assistance into Gaza.” Biden reiterated that he backs Israel’s right to defend itself “in a manner that is consistent with international humanitarian law.” But he also acknowledged the suffering endured by Palestinians during the Israeli operations. “We’ve all seen the devastating images from Gaza,” Biden noted. “Palestinian children crying out for lost parents … writing on their hands and legs to be indemnified if the worst happens.”
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President Biden Acknowledges Middle East Partnerships
- Humanitarian Assistance: President Joe Biden highlighted the collaborative efforts in facilitating the evacuation of injured Palestinians and foreigners, including Americans, from Gaza.
- Diplomatic Engagement: Biden personally engaged with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Egyptian President Sissi to secure safe passage for evacuees.
- International Cooperation: He expressed gratitude to Qatar for their pivotal role in the negotiation process and support.
- Commitment to Aid: The President emphasized the necessity of increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza.
- Support for Israel: Biden reaffirmed the U.S. stance on Israel’s right to self-defense while stressing adherence to international humanitarian law.
- Recognition of Suffering: Acknowledging the trauma faced by Palestinians, Biden pointed to the poignant images of children affected by the conflict.
The Associated Press has the story:
Biden: ‘We’ve all seen the devastating images of Gaza’s children’
Newslooks- NORTHFIELD, Minn. (AP)
President Joe Biden cheered regional partners for their help paving the way for some wounded Palestinians and foreign nationals, including some U.S. citizens, to escape Gaza.
“I personally spent a lot of time speaking with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel and President Sissi of Egypt and others, to make sure that we could open this access for people to get out,” Biden said during a visit Wednesday to Northfield, Minn. “I want to thank our partners, in particular Qatar, who worked so closely with us to support negotiations to facilitate the departure of these citizens.”
Biden reiterated that he backs Israel’s right to defend itself “in a manner that is consistent with international humanitarian law.” But he also acknowledged the suffering endured by Palestinians during the Israeli operations.
“We’ve all seen the devastating images from Gaza,” Biden noted. “Palestinian children crying out for lost parents … writing on their hands and legs to be indemnified if the worst happens.”
