WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman on Tuesday (Oct 24) discussed efforts to prevent the Israel-Hamas conflict from widening, the White House said.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman receives US President Joe Biden at Al Salman Palace upon his arrival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Jul 15, 2022. WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohamed bin Salman on Tuesday discussed efforts to prevent the
They both welcomed ongoing efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and called for their immediate release, the White House added. Saudi Arabia, home to Islam's two holiest shrines, gave its blessing to Gulf neighbors United Arab Emirates and Bahrain establishing relations with Israel in 2020 under the US administration of Donald Trump.Gulf states including Saudi Arabia worry a wider conflict would affect their national security and have been pressing for a ceasefire in Gaza and a lift of the siege on the strip.
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