President Biden spoke this morning with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel. The President again expressed deep sympathy for all those missing, wounded, and killed, and pledged his full support for the Government and people of Israel in the face of an unprecedented and appalling assault by Hamas terrorists. They discussed the taking of hostages by Hamas terrorists, including entire families, the elderly, and young children. The President emphasized that there is no justification whatsoever for terrorism, and all countries must stand united in the face of such brutal atrocities.
President Biden updated the Prime Minister on the intensive diplomatic engagement undertaken by the United States over the last 24 hours in support of Israel. The President also conveyed that additional assistance for the Israeli Defense Forces is now on its way to Israel with more to follow over the coming days. The leaders also discussed ongoing efforts to ensure that no enemies of Israel believe they can or should seek advantage from the current situation.
The two leaders committed to stay in regular contact over the coming days.
September 8 2023
Washington DC
WHITE HOUSE – BRIEFING ROOM – STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
SOURCE: WH.GOV – Midtown Tribune –
– Big New York news BigNY.com –
____________________
new York USA ECO BUSINESS EcoTechN.com
______________
NEW YORK MIDTOWN TRIBUNE NEWS POLITICS
BUSINESS SOCIETY CRIME CULTURE USA