On October 17, 2024, President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him on the successful Gaza operation that eliminated Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. Their conversation focused on efforts to secure the release of hostages and achieve a resolution to the conflict, ensuring Israel’s security and preventing Hamas from regaining control of Gaza. Both leaders committed to ongoing coordination through their national security teams.
October 17, 2024
Readout of President Joe Biden’s Call with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel
President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel to congratulate him on the mission conducted in Gaza that killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu also discussed how to use this moment to bring the hostages home and to bring the war to a close with Israel’s security assured and Hamas never again able to control Gaza. They agreed to remain in close contact over the coming days both directly and through their national security teams.
October 17, 2024 Washington, DC
Sources: White House WH.gov , Midtown Tribune
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