Palestinian president tells Biden he rules out evacuation of Palestinians from Gaza
US President Joe Biden has held separate phone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Source: Reuters with reference to statements by the offices of the Israeli and Palestinian leaders
Details: Netanyahu told Biden that "unity and determination" are necessary to achieve Israel's military objectives against Hamas rulers in Gaza. Netanyahu's office also added that he thanked Biden for his support.
Abbas' office said the Palestinian leader told Biden that he ruled out moving Palestinians out of Gaza amid Israel’s response to Hamas' attack on its territory.
Background:
- On 12 October, the Israel Defence Forces (IDF) told the residents of the northern part of the Gaza Strip they had 24 hours to evacuate further south for their safety and warned it would continue strikes against Hamas militants in Gaza.
- On 14 October, the IDF said that they were conducting numerous airstrikes on Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip and were wrapping up preparations for a "significant ground operation".
- The IDF has claimed that Hamas militants were blocking the evacuation of Palestinians from the northern part of the Gaza Strip.
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