United States President Joe Biden in a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Washington's commitment to securing the release of all remaining hostages held by Hamas, the White House announced in a statement.
According to the White House, the two talked about the need to facilitate the safe passage of US citizens and other civilians in Gaza and agreed to continue their dialogue on the topic in the coming days, reflecting the United States' ongoing involvement in addressing the situation in the region.
The conversation comes after Hamas agreed to release two hostages on Monday.