Biden Calls for ‘Significant De-escalation’ in Israel-Hamas Conflict in Call With Netanyahu
District of Columbia, International | May 19, 2021
President Joe Biden told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he wants a “significant de-escalation” in the fighting between Israel and Hamas by Wednesday, according to a White House readout.
“The two leaders had a detailed discussion on the state of events in Gaza, Israel’s progress in degrading the capabilities of Hamas and other terrorist elements, and ongoing diplomatic efforts by regional governments and the United States,” according to the White House. “The President conveyed to the Prime Minister that he expected a significant de-escalation today on the path to a ceasefire.”
Israeli officials, including Netanyahu, have said they are carrying out airstrikes in Gaza in response to Hamas, a designated terrorist group, although the government has faced criticism amid reports of dozens of Palestinians being killed…
(Excerpts from the Epoch Times)