JUST IN: Israel-Gaza conflict: Joe Biden calls for peace
The 46th President of the United State of America has voiced his displeasure and calling for peace after eight days of violence between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza
The 46th President of the United State of America has voiced his displeasure and calling for peace after eight days of violence between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza
Biden while speaking in a statement told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the US was working with Egypt and other countries on halting hostilities.
No doubt, the conflict is now in its second week, with little sign of ending.
Israel conducted further airstrikes on Gaza early on Tuesday. Its army said dozens of rockets were fired into its territory overnight.
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No fewer than 300 people, including almost 100 women and children, have been killed in Gaza, according to its health ministry. In Israel 10 people, including two children, have been killed, its medical service said.
Moreso, on Tuesday, Israel said at least 150 militants were among those killed in Gaza. Hamas, the Palestinian militant group that runs the territory, does not give casualty figures for fighters.
According to the White House statement on Monday, Mr Biden “encouraged Israel to make every effort to ensure the protection of innocent civilians”.
“The two leaders discussed progress in Israel’s military operations against Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza,” it added.
President Biden “expressed his support for a ceasefire and discussed US engagement with Egypt and other partners towards that end”, it said.
However, the violence has garnered an increasing concern internationally.
World leaders and humanitarian organisations have called for measures to prevent the deaths of residents and the chaos wrought by the destruction of buildings and infrastructure.
