According to a written statement from the White House, US President Joe Biden and Jordanian King Abdullah II held an important phone call. During the call, Biden thanked King Abdullah II for the aid provided to Palestinians in Gaza and his efforts. He also underlined the importance of delivering this aid to the Palestinian people.
During the meeting, the ongoing ceasefire negotiations in Gaza were also discussed. The two leaders assessed the situation in the occupied West Bank and the Palestinian government’s efforts to reform.
Biden, who recently withdrew from the race, announced that he would focus on his efforts for a ceasefire in Gaza during the remaining 6 months. In this context, Biden’s phone call with King Abdullah II shows that an important step has been taken to ensure peace and stability in the region.