Sun, 15 Oct 2023
Biden holds calls with Israel's Netanyahu, Palestinians' Abbas amid war
Biden's Phone Calls
President Biden spoke with Palestinian President Abbas and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Humanitarian Aid
Biden urged both leaders to allow humanitarian aid to reach civilians in the Gaza Strip.
UN and Regional Efforts
The U.S. is coordinating with the UN, Egypt, Jordan, and Israel to ensure aid distribution.
Preventing Conflict Expansion
Biden emphasized the need to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from escalating.
US Military Support
Biden updated Netanyahu on U.S. military support for Israel.
Condemning Hamas
The President reiterated the call for all countries to condemn Hamas as a terrorist organization.
U.S. Defense Measures
The U.S. deployed a second carrier strike group to support Israel.