President Biden stated that he did not demand Israel to delay its ground invasion of Gaza, but emphasized that it was their decision. He mentioned that he asked Israel to delay the invasion to assist in the return of hostages held by Hamas. The White House also confirmed that Biden and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are working together to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from escalating into a broader conflict in the Middle East.
US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed recent developments in Gaza, humanitarian aid, and the hopeful release of American hostages held by Hamas. https://t.co/SGkRBqZmT9
Biden said that he did not demand that Israel delay the start of the military operation in Gaza, but called first of all to rescue the hostages held by Hamas. https://t.co/LvyuW3T06s
President Biden says he did not demand for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to hold off on a ground invasion into Gaza until Hamas releases hostages. Biden met with Netanyahu last week in Israel and has been speaking to him regularly. https://t.co/ilE2UvaUwU
Biden says he asked Israel to delay a ground invasion of Gaza to assist in the return of hostages held by Hamas but had not "demanded" that Israel's @Netanyahu hold off on military operations. "It’s their decision,” Biden says at press conference. https://t.co/DB8UKKdeuH
REPORTER: "In your conversations with PM Netanyahu...have you sought assurances from him that he would hold off on a ground invasion...until the safe release of the hostages can be assured?" BIDEN: "No...It's their decision. But I did not demand it." REPORTER: "Aren't these… https://t.co/16vcB6gHw8 https://t.co/J0TsETNgN5
Reporter: “Are you urging Israel to delay its ground invasion, sir?” Biden: “Israelis can make their own decisions” https://t.co/5hpgNJswIk
Biden and Saudi Crown Prince collaborate on halting expansion of Israeli-Hamas conflict https://t.co/IHmv5lTl8D https://t.co/1RHtcSlad3
BIDEN, SAUDI CROWN PRINCE DISCUSS ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR DIPLOMACY, WHITE HOUSE SAYS (Reuters) U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman held a call to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas, the White House said in a statement. https://t.co/v4a5MLUsxV
The White House says President Biden and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman are pursuing diplomatic efforts to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from “expanding” into a broader conflict in the Middle East. https://t.co/twSvJMd78G
Q: “Are you urging Israel to delay its ground invasion?” BIDEN: “Israelis can make their own decisions” https://t.co/4dPiua6EgD
"Are you urging Israel to delay its ground invasion, sir?" BIDEN: "Israelis can make their own decisions" It was reported earlier today the U.S. is urging Israel "behind the scenes" to delay their ground invasion. https://t.co/YCAr6hLsHu
“The Israelis are making their own decisions,” Biden said when asked if the U.S. is pressuring Israel to delay its ground invasion of Gaza https://t.co/XOMmBiImhU
US President @JoeBiden and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman on Tuesday discussedefforts to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from widening, the White House said. #Hamas | #Israel | #SaudiArabia https://t.co/SOQxh2Kf4G
The White House says President Biden and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman are pursuing diplomatic efforts to prevent the Israel-Hamas war from “expanding” into a broader conflict in the Middle East. https://t.co/yTCJ23W4R9