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Biden Says Did Not Demand Israel Delay Ground Invasion of Gaza

© AP Photo / Jonathan ErnstPresident Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Washington, about the war in Israel and Ukraine.
President Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Washington, about the war in Israel and Ukraine. - Sputnik International, 1920, 25.10.2023
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WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - US President Joe Biden stated on Wednesday that he did not make a demand to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to delay the ground invasion of the Gaza Strip, but suggested that they should take any opportunity to secure the release of hostages first.
"No. What I have indicated to him is that if that's possible to get these folks out safely, that's what he should do, but I did not demand it. I pointed it out to him," Biden said during a press conference when asked whether he demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delay the planned ground invasion of Gaza.
Earlier on Wednesday, media reported that the United States urged Israel to delay its ground operation in Gaza so that Washington could deploy additional air defense assets throughout the Middle East in anticipation of an escalation of attacks against US forces in the region.
First lady Jill Biden, right, watches as President Joe Biden speaks from the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, in Washington. - Sputnik International, 1920, 21.10.2023
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