Biden thanks Netanyahu for ending hostilities in Gaza

US President Joe Biden has praised news of a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas, bringing to an end nearly two weeks of violence in the region, Report informs referring to NBC News.

"In my conversations with President Netanyahu, I commended him for his decision to bring the current hostilities to a close within less than 11 days. I also emphasized what I've said throughout this conflict: the United States fully support Israel’s right to defend itself against indiscriminate rocket attacks from Hamas and other Gaza-based terrorists groups," Biden said.

Biden said he spoke with Netanyahu six times over the past few days and assured him May 20 of his "full support" to help "replenish" Israel's Iron Dome defense system. Biden said he spoke with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas "more than once."

Biden said the US would also work with the United Nations and other international stakeholders to provide humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza. Biden said he would do this in partnership with the Palestinian Authority "in a manner that does not permit Hamas to simply restock its military arsenal."