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Danny KEMP

Jordan King Urges 'Lasting' Gaza Ceasefire In Talks With Biden

Crown Prince Al Hussein bin Abdullah II, King Abdullah II of Jordan, US President Joe Biden, US First Lady Jill Biden and Queen Rania Al Abdullah get into position for photos during an arrival ceremony at the White House (Credit: AFP)

Jordan's King Abdullah II appealed for a full ceasefire to end the war in Gaza after talks with Joe Biden, striking a discordant note with the US president who is seeking a shorter six-week pause to allow Israel time to defeat Hamas.

Speaking at the White House with Abdullah by his side, Biden said civilians in the southern city of Rafah must be protected as Israel considers a ground incursion, while the Jordanian warned against any offensive at all.

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