— any said that my policy of firm support for Israel and the relentless pursuit of diplomacy threatened to drag America into a wider war in the region. I listened to those voices that I respected very much, but I concluded that abandoning my course would not lead to a ceasefire that we are witnessing today,” said Joe Biden in a short speech in Charleston, South Carolina.
The outgoing president thus referred to Releases in the framework of the ceasefire in the Gaza Strip of the first 3 Israeli Hamas hostages after 470 days of captivity. Joe Biden announced that at least 2 U.S. citizens would be released as part of the next series of hostage release — as it is expected to happen all week.
The leader besides announced that discussions on the second phase of the agreement, which assumes the complete end of the war, the complete withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip and the release of the remainder of the hostages, were to begin on the 16th day of the truce.
Joe Biden praises his politics. He mentioned a collaboration with Donald Trump.
Joe Biden acknowledged that many months of negotiations were among the most hard in his life, but stated that his "effective and principle-based policy" had been successful, which "made fundamental changes throughout the region".
The outgoing president besides pointed out the "unprecedented and effective" cooperation with Donald Trump's team, which enabled both teams to "talk with 1 voice". “ Success will require perseverance and constant support for our friends in the region and a belief in diplomacy based on deterrence,” said the outgoing president.
