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Amid the rising conflict between Israel and Palestine, the US President, Joe Biden, spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on May 15.
President Biden supported Israel’s right to defend itself against attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza, the White House said in an official statement.
He stressed the need for Hamas to stop firing rockets into Israel during a conversation with President Abbas who acknowledged the US’ decision to resume assistance for Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. The White House noted that both the leaders shared their concerns on the tragic deaths of innocent civilians in the violence.
The conflict intensified in the recent days after Hamas launched rockets strike on Israel from Gaza Strip triggered by clashes between Israeli police and Palestinians near Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem.
The Israeli military launched airstrikes on Gaza in retaliation.
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Media reports say there have been at least 149 causalities, including 41 children, in Gaza since Monday, while Israel reported 10 dead, including two children.
On Saturday, Israel destroyed the al-Jala building in Gaza that had offices of media organizations including the Associated Press and Al Jazeera in an airstrike after a warning.
Israeli military claimed the building housed Hamas offices.
While condemning “indiscriminate attacks” against towns and cities in Israel, Biden expressed his concerns about the safety of journalists.
Also, the U.S. envoy, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Hady Amr reportedly reached Israel on Friday and held de-escalation talks.
Meanwhile, Netanyahu said Israel would continue to “respond forcefully” to the attacks from Hamas. Reports say that the Israeli military has bombed Gaza’s top Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.
