Biden Tells Netanyahu US Supports Gaza Ceasefire, Israel’s Right to Self-Defense
May 18, 2021 | International
US President Joe Biden spoke to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday night, stating American support both for Israel’s “right to defend itself” and a ceasefire brokered along with international partners.
According to a White House statement, Biden “encouraged Israel to make every effort to ensure the protection of innocent civilians,” as the conflict between the Jewish state and terrorists from the Gaza Strip shooting “indiscriminate” rockets at Israeli civilians continues…
(Excerpts from Algemeiner)
