WASHINGTON — In a statement issued to mark the
start of the month of Ramadan, US President Joe Biden reiterated his commitment
to increasing humanitarian aid efforts for the Gaza Strip while simultaneously
striving for an urgent and sustainable ceasefire, Al-Ghad reported.
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He addressed the profound pain inflicted by
the ongoing war, stating, "This year, it comes at a moment of immense
pain. The war in Gaza has inflicted terrible suffering on the Palestinian
people. More than 30,000 Palestinians have been killed, most of them civilians,
including thousands of children,” adding that as Muslims worldwide gather to
observe Ramadan, the plight of the Palestinian people remains at the forefront
of his concerns.
Biden outlined plans to escalate aid delivery
to Gaza, affirming that the US will continue to lead international efforts to
provide assistance by land, air, and sea. He highlighted recent urgent military
missions to establish temporary piers capable of receiving large aid shipments,
alongside coordinated airdrops with international partners such as Jordan.
Addressing the need for a ceasefire, Biden
pledged ongoing efforts to achieve an immediate and sustainable cessation of
hostilities for a minimum of six weeks. He reiterated his vision for a
two-state solution, stating, “We will continue building toward a long-term
future of stability, security, and peace. That includes a two-state solution to
ensure Palestinians and Israelis share equal measures of freedom, dignity,
security, and prosperity. That is the only path toward an enduring peace.”
First-ever
national strategy to counter Islamophobia
Touching on hate crimes against American
Muslims, Biden stressed that Islamophobia has no place in the US, a nation
built on freedom of worship and the contributions of immigrants, including
Muslim immigrants.
He announced plans for the development of the
first-ever 'National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Related Forms of Bias
and Discrimination', aimed at combating hatred against Muslim, Sikh, South
Asian, and Arab Americans wherever it occurs.
Biden concluded with a message of solidarity
to Muslims across the country, saying, “To Muslims across our country, please
know that you are deeply valued members of our American family. To those who
are grieving during this time of war, I hear you, I see you, and I pray you
find solace in your faith, family, and community. And to all who are marking
the beginning of Ramadan tonight, I wish you a safe, healthy, and blessed
month. Ramadan kareem.”
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