Biden: I wish I could have been there to hug Abigail/Reuters
President Biden told Prime Minister Netanyahu last night (Thursday) in their telephone conversation that he is committed to "working tirelessly to bring about the release of the abductees as soon as possible", according to the White House.
Biden told Netanyahu: "The condition of the abductees is shocking after 132 days in the captivity of Hamas."
The White House also reported that Biden and Netanyahu discussed the situation in Gaza and the president emphasized that "it must be urgently ensured that humanitarian aid reaches Palestinian citizens who desperately need it."
Biden emphasized again to Netanyahu that the IDF's operation in Rafah must not be launched without a practical and workable plan that will ensure the safety of the Palestinian citizens in the city.
US President Joe Biden, Kempinski Hotel, Tel Aviv October 18, 2023/Reuters
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