Joe Biden's solidarity visit to Israel and Jordan

U.S. President Joe Biden plans to travel to Israel on Wednesday to express the solidarity of the United States after the deadly Hamas attack on October 7. He will then head for Jordan, according to information provided by the Secretary of State. Antony Blinken.

Unwavering commitment to Israel's security

Antony Blinken said early Tuesday, after a series of marathon talks with Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv, that the president will reaffirm the United States' unwavering commitment to Israel's security. He added that Joe Biden will hear from Israel what the country needs to protect its people, and that the U.S. will continue to work with Congress to meet those needs. Antony Blinken also stressed Israel's right and duty to defend itself against Hamas and other terrorist groups.

Active Support

This visit is tangible proof of America's commitment to Israel at this critical time. President Joe Biden arrives with substantial support, including the deployment of two of the world's largest aircraft carriers, accompanied by their carrier battle groups, a 2,000-strong force and a resupply of weapons and ammunition.

The question of humanitarian aid

The United States also obtained guarantees from Israel concerning the delivery of international humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip, currently under blockade. This assurance is all the more crucial as preparations are underway in Israel for a ground operation against the Hamas-controlled territory.

A Plan for Humanitarian Aid

Joe Biden is keen to understand how Israel will conduct its operations so as to minimize civilian casualties and facilitate the distribution of humanitarian aid to the population of Gaza, while avoiding favoring Hamas. The United States and Israel have agreed to work together to develop a plan to enable international donations and multilateral organizations to deliver humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza. There are also plans to create safe zones to protect civilians.

A Visit with a Full Diplomatic Agenda

Following his visit to Israel, Joe Biden will travel to Amman, Jordan, where he will meet King Abdullah II, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi, and Palestinian Authority leader Mahmoud Abbas. This regional tour testifies to the importance of current diplomatic issues in the Middle East.