Biden Criticizes Hamas Leader's Killing Amid Ceasefire Efforts

U.S. President Joe Biden stated that the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh is detrimental to the ceasefire process in Gaza. Biden held discussions with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the matter. He addressed the issue at Joint Base Andrews while welcoming detainees recently freed by Russia.

U.S. President Joe Biden criticized the killing of Ismail Haniyeh, leader of Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, indicating that it hinders efforts towards achieving a ceasefire in Gaza.

Biden revealed he discussed the issue with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a conversation earlier on Thursday.

The President made these comments at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, where detainees released by Russia were welcomed late on Thursday.

(With inputs from agencies.)