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Biden talks Syria, Gaza with Jordan’s king
Add ToI as a Preferred Source on GoogleJacob Magid is The Times of Israel's US bureau chief
US President Joe Biden held a call earlier today with Jordan’s King Abdullah to discuss developments in Syria and efforts to secure a ceasefire in Gaza.
Biden “emphasized his full support for a Syrian-led transition process under the auspices of the United Nations,” says a White House readout.
He also discussed the situation in eastern Syria and reiterated the US commitment to the coalition against ISIS, including through US-led strikes conducted last night against a concentration of fighters and leaders from the terror group, the readout adds.
Biden “emphasized the support of the United States for the stability of Jordan and Jordan’s central role in maintaining stability and de-escalating tensions throughout the Middle East region,” the statement says.
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