The White House statement further stated that President Biden has emphasized the importance of full cooperation with humanitarian agencies to maintain and enhance the effectiveness of relief operations. During the discussion on the Rafah issue, Biden reiterated his position and showed his deep concern about the matter. The Biden administration has clearly communicated to Israel that it expects to see a detailed and implementable plan on how to ensure the safety of civilians in Rafah from any military action.
National Security Council Communications Advisor John Kirby revealed in an interview with ABC on the same day that the Israeli government has assured the United States that it has not fully communicated with the Biden administration and considered its response to the situation involving the southern Gaza Strip, home to more than a million people. No invasion plans will be advanced until the concerns expressed by Population City's actions.
During the call, Biden also reiterated his "rock-solid" support for Israel and reviewed the diplomatic efforts currently being actively promoted to ensure the release of hostages and achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. The call comes on the heels of Biden signing a massive aid bill, which not only includes $26 billion in aid to Israel, but also covers nearly $61 billion in aid commitments to Ukraine, as well as funding for the Indo-Pacific region. $8 billion aid package.
The White House emphasized that Biden confirmed his unwavering commitment to Israel's security during the call, especially after Israel's recent success in resisting unprecedented missile and drone attacks from Iran. Both leaders reviewed ongoing negotiations to facilitate the release of hostages and achieve an immediate ceasefire in Gaza.
In an earlier exchange between Biden and Netanyahu, Biden made it clear that the humanitarian situation in Gaza cannot be ignored, and issued a stern warning to Israel, requiring it to take practical steps to deal with the humanitarian crisis, otherwise it will face consequences. The announcement marked a rare strong stance from Israel's long-time ally.
