Biden-Harris Administration Reaffirms Commitment to Israeli Hostages and Palestinian Statehood Amid Gaza Conflict

National Security Advisor Dr. Phil Gordon meets with Israeli and Palestinian officials, emphasizing the need for a revitalized Palestinian Authority and the release of Israeli hostages.

National Security Advisor to the Vice President, Dr. Phil Gordon, has met with families of Israeli hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, expressing the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to secure their release.
Dr. Gordon also traveled to the West Bank for meetings with Palestinian officials, emphasizing the administration's support for the Palestinian people and their right to security, dignity, and self-determination.
In his meetings, Dr. Gordon underscored the administration's commitment to the future establishment of a Palestinian state and the revitalization of the Palestinian Authority.
Dr. Gordon and Palestinian officials discussed the situation in Gaza and the West Bank, with Dr. Gordon emphasizing that Hamas does not represent the Palestinian people and cannot control Gaza when the fighting ends.
Dr. Gordon outlined the principles for 'day-after' planning, emphasizing the need for a revitalized Palestinian Authority capable of governing both Gaza and the West Bank, and the strengthening of Palestinian Authority Security Forces to eventually assume security responsibilities in Gaza.