U.S. Increases Engagement Amid Escalating Tension in Gaza

Amid escalating tension in Gaza after the Hamas attacks against Israel, U.S. President Joe Biden on Saturday called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Mahmoud Abbas of the Palestinian Authority as the U.S. began moving USS Dwight D. Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group (CSG) to the Eastern Mediterranean.
In his call with Abbas, Biden condemned Hamas’ brutal attacks on Israel and reiterated that the militant group “does not stand for the Palestinian people’s right to dignity and self-determination,” the White House said.
Biden, in his call with Netanyahu, updated him on U.S. military support and reiterated his warning against anyone seeking to expand the conflict, according to a readout of the call.
As the U.S. intensifies its global engagement, it directs its naval forces to the Eastern Mediterranean as part of efforts to deter hostile actions against Israel. The U.S. is committed to Israel’s security and calls for an immediate cessation of Hamas’ attacks.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also discussed the importance of maintaining stability in the region and discouraging other parties from entering the conflict. The U.S. seeks to end the devastating conflict in Sudan and secure a lasting peace in Yemen through a UN-mediated peace process.
These diplomatic efforts come as the U.S. stands by Israel and condemns terrorist attacks on Israeli civilians while striving to prevent the spread of conflict in the region. The U.S. is committed to working with its regional partners to protect civilians and ensure peace and security in the Middle East.
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