US President, Joe Biden has “stressed the urgency” of reaching a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal to Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, the White House has said.
In a call on Wednesday, which was also joined by Vice President Kamala Harris, Mr Biden is said to have stated the importance of removing “any remaining obstacles” blocking an agreement with Hamas.
He also reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to help defend Israel against what the White House called “all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis”.
It came after the US secretary of state wrapped up a diplomatic tour of the Middle East, pushing for a deal that could end the war.
BBC / Titilayo Kupoliyi
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