Biden to Discuss Israel-Hamas War End with Jordan’s King Abdullah
The meeting aims to bolster U.S.-Jordan relations and explore solutions for Gaza amidst recent regional tensions.
- President Biden will host King Abdullah II of Jordan at the White House on Monday to discuss an end to the Israel-Hamas war.
- The meeting marks 75 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Jordan, focusing on Gaza's situation and a two-state solution.
- Three U.S. service members were killed in a drone strike in Jordan last week, prompting U.S. airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in retaliation.
- A senior commander with the Iranian-backed militia group Kata’ib Hezbollah in Iraq was killed by the U.S. on Wednesday.
- King Abdullah's visit to Washington is part of a wider trip, including meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron and participation in the Munich Security Conference.