US President Joe Biden again spoke to Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, asking him to ensure the safety of innocents
Biden expressed his support for the ceasefire and discussed US engagement with Egypt and other partners in that direction. United States President Joe Biden on Monday (May 17, 2021) spoke to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for the second time in two days and asked him to 'make every effort to ensure the protection of the innocents' civilians'. On a day when the violence over the control of Jerusalem entered its second week, Biden reiterated his firm support for Israel's right to defend itself against indiscriminate rocket attacks. The US President welcomed efforts to address intercommunal violence and to bring calm to Jerusalem, as per the official statement released by the White House. "The two leaders discussed progress in Israel's military operations against Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza. The President expressed his support for a ceasefire and discussed US engagement with Egypt and other partners towards that end," the White H