Deputy Assistant Secretary of State of the United States Hadi AMR, who oversees the Israeli-Palestinian destination, arrived in Israel. According to newsru.co.il, the purpose of his visit is to promote the completion of the current round of conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Israeli Radio Kan, without pointing out details, reported that Israel Defense Minister Beni Gansz met with Hadi Amur.
Also expected to meet American emissary with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Gabi Ashkenazi and, possibly, with the Prime Minister of Benjamin Netanyahu. In Israel, it is believed that his visit is the beginning of the American pressure on the Israeli leadership.
May 15 US President Joe Biden reaffirmed Israel’s right to self-defense. He also expressed confidence that Israeli actions are proportional. At the same time, the head of the American state declared the need to reduce the intensity of attacks, primarily the erratic rocket shelling of residential areas.
newsru.co.il reminds that on the evening of May 15, Biden spent telephone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Head of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas. According to the Office of Netanyahu, he thanked the interlocutor for supporting Israel’s actions.