While the Israeli military remains poised to carry out ground operations in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip, US President Biden spoke by phone with Prime Minister Netanyahu and reiterated his belief that the operation should not proceed without a plan to protect residents. I told you.

The Israeli army remains poised to carry out ground operations in Rafah, the southernmost part of the Gaza Strip and home to more than 1.4 million people.



Under these circumstances, US President Biden spoke by telephone with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on the 15th.



According to the White House, President Biden reiterated his belief that "military operations should not proceed without a credible and executable plan to ensure the safety and support of the people of Rafah."



Regarding ground operations in Rafah, President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu on the phone on the 11th of this month and conveyed similar thoughts, and once again urged Prime Minister Netanyahu to give due consideration to the protection of residents.



The White House said the two leaders also discussed negotiations for the release of the hostages and the urgency of ensuring humanitarian aid is delivered to the Palestinian people.