US President Joe Biden acknowledged the American military personnel who died in a drone strike in Jordan and the suffering of the citizens of Gaza and Israel in an address at the National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill on Thursday morning (1st), saying he understands the “pain and passion felt by so many here in America and around the world” in response to “the trauma, the destruction in Israel and Gaza.”
“We value and pray for the lives taken and the families left behind,” Biden said.
“To all those living in terrible circumstances, innocent men, women and children, held hostage or bombed, or displaced without knowing where their next meal will come from, or if it will come at all.”
“We don’t just pray for peace,” he continued, “we are actively working for peace, security and dignity for the Israeli people and the Palestinian people.”
Biden said he was committed, “day and night,” to bringing home hostages held by Hamas and also that he was working to “alleviate the humanitarian crisis and bring peace to Gaza and Israel, and a lasting peace with two states for two peoples.” ”.
Regarding the dead soldiers, Biden said he spoke with the families and that he will attend the dignified transfer of their bodies on Friday.
Source: CNN Brasil
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