WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden met with Jordanian King Abdullah II at the White House to discuss the latest developments in Gaza and the West Bank.
The leaders affirmed their commitment to work together towards an enduring end to the crisis in Gaza, according to a White House statement.
They further underscored the need for an immediate release of the hostages held by Hamas and a sustainable ceasefire that allows for a surge of the urgently needed humanitarian assistance to be delivered safely through Gaza.
Both remain committed to achieving a durable, lasting peace to include a pathway to a Palestinian state, with security guarantees for Israel. Both President Biden and King Abdullah II reiterated their shared commitment to facilitating the increased, sustained delivery of life-saving humanitarian assistance to Palestinian civilians in Gaza.
The President and King Abdullah II also discussed the critical importance of stability in the West Bank and support for the reforms now being pursued by the Palestinian Authority.
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to working together to realize a more stable and integrated Middle East region, and President Biden confirmed unwavering US support for Jordan and the Jordanian people.
