In the midst of tensions between Israel and Palestine, President Biden of the United States met with Palestinian Authority Chairman Abbas over the phone for the first time since taking office, accusing the Islamic fundamentalist organization Hamas of rocket attacks and to many citizens. He expressed concern about the sacrifices.
On the 15th, US President Joe Biden held the first telephone conversation with Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.
According to a White House statement, President Biden emphasized the need for Hamas to stop rocket attacks on Israel.
"The two leaders expressed concern that innocent citizens, including children, were tragically killed," the statement said.
Meanwhile, President Biden also spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, accusing him of the Hamas rocket attack and "confirming his strong support for Israel's right to self-defense."
In response to the worsening situation, the Biden administration has continued diplomacy to stop the exchange of violence by dispatching high-ranking government officials to the site and holding discussions with neighboring countries such as Egypt and Jordan in the Middle East. The president allegedly informed the two leaders of the situation during the meeting.
"Requesting mediation from the United States" Palestinian official media
According to official Palestinian media, Abbas asked the United States to mediate in a meeting with President Biden to stop Israel's attack on Palestine.
President Biden also said he was opposed to the possibility of a Palestinian family being evacuated in East Jerusalem, which was under Israeli occupation, which was also the background of the intensifying conflict.
However, it is unclear whether Chair Abbas will be able to exert influence through mediation, etc., as he is in conflict with the Hamas side, which effectively controls the Gaza Strip.
Meanwhile, the Israeli government has announced that in a meeting with President Biden, Prime Minister Netanyahu said, "We are doing everything we can to avoid harming unrelated people. From the building targeted by the military. The proof is that unrelated people have been evacuated. "
However, Israeli airstrikes have killed 145 people in the Gaza Strip, including 41 children.