Biden's Ramadan Message: Will Keep Palestinian Suffering at the Forefront
Biden pledged to "take the helm in international endeavors to amplify humanitarian aid to Gaza," affirming that a two-state solution stands as the sole pathway to securing "equitable levels of freedom, dignity, security, and prosperity" for both Israelis and Palestinians.
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With hopes dashed for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas before Ramadan, President Joe Biden of the United States delivered a heartfelt message to the Muslim community, expressing that "the suffering of the Palestinian people will weigh heavily on the minds of many."
"In this sacred month of reflection and renewal, we find ourselves amidst profound pain. The conflict in Gaza has inflicted immense suffering upon the Palestinian populace," remarked the US president, drawing attention to the plight of nearly two million Palestinians displaced by the ongoing war.
Despite multiple rounds of negotiations in Cairo, a truce deal, which would have secured the release of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, failed to materialize.
Biden pledged to "lead international efforts to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza," emphasizing that a two-state solution remains the sole path to ensuring that Israelis and Palestinians enjoy "equal measures of freedom, dignity, security, and prosperity."
During his address, the 81-year-old Biden reiterated the commitment of the United States to pursue an immediate and sustained ceasefire for a minimum of six weeks.
"As we deliver life-saving aid to Gaza, the United States will persistently endeavor to secure an immediate and enduring ceasefire lasting at least six weeks, contingent upon the release of hostages. Furthermore, we will continue laying the groundwork for a future defined by stability, security, and peace," he affirmed.
Highlighting America's role in providing assistance to Palestinians in war-torn Gaza, Biden remarked, "Earlier this week, I directed our military to spearhead an emergency mission to construct a temporary pier on the coast of Gaza capable of receiving substantial aid shipments. We are conducting airdrops of aid in collaboration with our international partners, including Jordan. Moreover, we will collaborate with Israel to enhance land deliveries, urging the facilitation of additional routes and the opening of more crossings to ensure aid reaches more people."
'Banishing Islamophobia'
Extending his and First Lady Jill Biden’s warm greetings to Muslims worldwide during the Holy month of Ramadan, President Biden acknowledged a concerning resurgence of hate and violence against Muslim Americans in the United States.
"Islamophobia has no place in the United States, a nation founded on freedom of worship and enriched by the contributions of immigrants, including those of Muslim descent," he asserted.
Biden further stated, "My administration is developing the inaugural National Strategy to Counter Islamophobia and Related Forms of Bias and Discrimination, aiming to combat hatred directed at Muslims, Sikhs, South Asians, and Arab American communities, wherever it may arise. No individual should live in fear of discrimination or violence based on their background or beliefs."
The US president reassured American Muslims that they hold an integral place within the American family.
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