US President Joe Biden congratulates Netanyahu, calls for ceasefire in Gaza after Sinwar’s Killing

Oct 18, 2024

Berlin (Germany), October 18 (ANI): U.S. President Joe Biden said on Thursday (October 17) it was time to move on after Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's death in Gaza, and that the development had made him feel more hopeful about the prospect of a ceasefire. In comments to reporters after landing in Germany, Biden said he had congratulated Netanyahu on Sinwar's death. He added it was time for the war to end and for hostages held in Gaza to be returned home. U.S. President Joe Biden arrived in Berlin on Thursday for a short visit to discuss Russia's invasion of Ukraine with the leaders of Germany, France and Britain as Kyiv urges its Western allies to take immediate action to end the fighting. The president will hold bilateral talks on Friday morning with Germany's president and chancellor, before a planned meeting with the leaders of Germany, France and Britain.