To extend solidarity with Israel when it is facing its toughest battle with Hamas, now US President Joe Biden himself will visit the war-torn country on Wednesday (October 18), according to officials.
Addressing a press conference, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed that President Biden is coming to Israel at a ‘critical moment’ and will reaffirm the US solidarity with Israel.
“US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday. He is coming here at a critical moment for Israel, for the region, and the world. President Biden will reaffirm the United States’ solidarity with Israel. President Biden will again make clear, as he’s done unequivocally since Hamas’s slaughter of more than 1,400 people, including at least 30 Americans, that Israel has the right and indeed the duty to defend its people from Hamas and other terrorists and to prevent future attacks,” he said.
#WATCH | Israel: US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken says "US President Joe Biden will visit Israel on Wednesday. He is coming here at a critical moment for Israel, for the region, and for the world. President Biden will reaffirm the United States' solidarity with Israel.… pic.twitter.com/fdWaEhma3K
— ANI (@ANI) October 17, 2023
Further, Blinken said the president will continue to coordinate closely with the Israeli partners to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas.
“President Biden will underscore our crystal clear message to any actor, state or non-state trying to take advantage of this crisis to attack Israel, don’t. President will continue to coordinate closely with our Israeli partners to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas…The United States and Israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multilateral organizations to reach civilians in Gaza,” he said.
He also noted that Joe Biden will receive a comprehensive brief on Israel’s war aims and strategy.
“The president will hear from Israel how it will conduct its operations in a way that minimises civilian casualties and enables humanitarian assistance to flow to civilians in Gaza in a way that does not benefit Hamas.To that end, today and at our request, the United States and Israel have agreed to develop a plan that will enable humanitarian aid from donor nations and multilateral organizations to reach civilians in Gaza and them alone, including the possibility of creating areas to help keep civilians out of harm’s way. Aid must begin flowing into Gaza as soon as possible,” he said.
Meanwhile, the White House also stated on Biden’s visit to Israel, saying “President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. will travel to Israel on Wednesday, October 18, to demonstrate his steadfast support for Israel in the face of Hamas’s brutal terrorist attack and to consult on next steps.”
On Wednesday, President Biden will travel to Israel to demonstrate his steadfast support for Israel in the face of Hamas’s brutal terrorist attack and to consult on next steps.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 17, 2023
“President Biden will then travel to Amman, Jordan, where he will meet with His Majesty King Abdullah, Egyptian President Sisi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas. He will reiterate that Hamas does not stand for the Palestinian people’s right to dignity and self-determination and discuss the humanitarian needs of civilians in Gaza,” the White House added.
.@POTUS will then travel to Amman, Jordan, where he will meet with his Majesty King Abdullah, Egyptian President Sisi, and Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) October 17, 2023
Earlier on Monday, Spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) Tal Heinrich announced that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has extended an invitation to US President Joe Biden to visit Israel and hopes to host the president soon.
“Prime Minister Netanyahu invited US President Joe Biden to Israel, and we hope to host the president soon. We are truly grateful for the support of the united front against the commons,” the Spokesperson for the Israeli PMO said.
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