Landing of the kidnapped helicopter/IDF spokesman
President of the United States Joe Biden and King Abdullah of Jordan held a press conference this evening (Monday).
Biden noted in his words that the US is working on a deal that will lead to a six-week ceasefire in the fighting, but "there are gaps" with Netanyahu. The King of Jordan said that "all attacks, including those that occurred on October 7, cannot be acceptable to any Muslim." In the meantime, tomorrow the head of the Mossad, Dedi Barnea, the head of the Shin Bet will arrive in Cairo to discuss the kidnapping deal.
During the press conference, the President of the United States, Joe Biden, opened his remarks and referred to the Israeli hostages held by Hamas.
"The suffering of the families of the abductees is indescribable and it is a top priority for the United States to bring them home."
After that, he added and acknowledged the suffering of the Palestinian population in Gaza since the beginning of the war.
"Too many of those killed in the war were Palestinian citizens, including many children. Every innocent person who dies in Gaza is a tragedy - just as every innocent person who is killed in Israel is a tragedy."
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Biden: "The return of the abductees is a top priority for the United States"/Reuters
On the subject of a possible hostage deal, the American president stated that "the United States is working on a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas that will lead to a period of respite for Gaza - at least six weeks in which we might be able to build something more lasting."
Biden added that he spoke with Netanyahu to "push it forward", but noted that "there are gaps".
Despite this, he said that he is "encouraged that Israel's leaders continue to try to reach a deal, and the United States will do everything to help it happen."
Regarding the possibility of a large-scale IDF operation in the Rafah area, Biden said that "It is forbidden for an operation in Rafah to be carried out without a reliable and practical plan to protect the civilian population." Finally, Biden addressed the issue of governance in Gaza the day after the war. "The Palestinian Authority must make an urgent reform so that it can Take responsibility for Gaza and build a country that educates for peace," the president said.
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"I spoke with Netanyahu to push it forward. There are gaps."
Prime Minister Netanyahu/official website, Mark Israel Salem
After him, King Abdullah of Jordan spoke and referred to the scenario of an Israeli attack on Rafah.
"We cannot allow an Israeli attack on Rafah that will create another humanitarian catastrophe," said the King of Jordan, "the situation is already unbearable for more than a million Palestinians who are in Rafah. We need a prolonged ceasefire now. This war must end."
Abdullah added and condemned all attacks, including the massacre carried out by Hamas terrorists in Israel.
"All the attacks on civilians, women and children - including those that occurred on October 7 - cannot be accepted by any Muslim," he said.
"We cannot allow an Israeli attack on Rafah."
King Abdullah of Jordan/Reuters
At the same time, an Israeli official reported this evening that the head of the Mossad, Dedi Barnea, the head of the Shin Bet, Ronen Bar, and the reserve general, Nitzan Alon, left to meet tomorrow in Cairo with the head of the CIA, Bill Burns, the prime minister of Qatar, Mohammed Abdel Rahman al-Thani, and the head of Egyptian intelligence, Abbas Kamal - This is to discuss efforts to free the abductees.
The Israeli official noted that at this stage there is no breakthrough in the talks. Another political source noted that the Israeli delegation will come to Cairo "to hear - despite the delusional demands that currently exist on the part of Hamas."
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