U.S. President Joe Biden praised the hostage trade deal between Hamas and Israel, saying that it was “only a start” and that “chances are real” to increase the humanitarian pause.
Speaking to reporters at a news convention in Nantucket, Massachusetts, Biden stated Friday’s Gaza hostage launch is “only a start,” including that he expects extra hostages to be launched tomorrow and days after that.
“I think the chances are real,” Biden stated when requested by a reporter concerning the probabilities that the four-day truce in Gaza may very well be prolonged additional.
“Today’s release is the start of a process,” he stated.
“Over the next few days, we expect that dozens of hostages will be returned to their families. We also remember all those who are still being held and renew our commitment to work for their release as well,” he added.
Biden additionally renewed the U.S.’ dedication to work for the discharge of those that are nonetheless being held, in addition to two American ladies and one four-year-old little one, Abigail Mor Edan, who stays amongst these lacking.
Biden stated he stays in private contact with the leaders of Qatar, Egypt and Israel to make sure that the deal “stays on track” and that each facet of it’s applied.
The U.S. will likely be knowledgeable concerning the second wave of releases of hostages from the Gaza Strip within the subsequent hour, Biden stated.
Source: www.dailysabah.com