U.S. President Joe Biden, in a phone call with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, affirmed that the United States will not allow, under any circumstances, the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza or the West Bank.
The White House stated in a press release that Biden assured el-Sisi that the U.S. will also not permit the blockade of Gaza or the redrawing of its borders.
During the call, the American President emphasized his commitment to the establishment of a Palestinian state and noted Egypt’s key role in creating conditions conducive to achieving this goal.
The release of hostages under a temporary truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants will not happen before Friday, Israel’s national security adviser said, thwarting hopes of the hostages’ relatives that some would be freed on Thursday. Follow our live blog for the latest developments.
