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Biden meets Jordan’s King Abdullah, a Middle East ally who wants Gaza ceasefire
Before embarking on a tour of Western capitals, Abdullah took part in an airdrop of humanitarian aid to Gaza, a move that highlighted his kingdom’s role in pushing Israel to stop restricting efforts to help fend off illness, hunger and starvation in the war-torn enclave.
The king, who has been vocal in calling for an end to Israel’s campaign, is expected to urge Biden to support an immediate ceasefire.
Biden’s team has been trying to negotiate a pause in the fighting to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas since the Palestinian militant group that governs Gaza launched an attack in southern Israel on October 7, killing 1,200 people. Palestinian health officials estimate that more than 28,000 people in Gaza have been killed in Israel’s offensive against Hamas fighters.
A senior Biden administration official told reporters on Sunday that Biden’s meeting with the king would focus on ending the war in Gaza.