White House National Security Council Strategic Communications Coordinator John Kirby answered the questions of journalists at the press conference.
To a question, "Can you confirm that Lieutenant General James Glynn and some others were sent to advise the Israelis?" he answered as follows:
"We can say that military officials, who we think have the appropriate experience for the operations Israel has conducted and may carry out in the future, will be there to share their experiences."
Axios news site broadcasting from the USA claimed that Biden chose Lieutenant General James Glynn, known for his involvement in special operations against ISIS in Iraq, along with other senior officials, to advise the Israeli army.
BIDEN AND NETANYAHU TALKED ON THE PHONE
Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden, in his telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, expressed his satisfaction with the release of two hostages held by HAMAS. According to the statement made by the White House, Biden and Netanyahu had a telephone conversation.
During the meeting, Biden expressed his satisfaction with the release of two more hostages held by HAMAS and once again stated that he will work to ensure that all hostages, including US citizens, and civilians in Gaza leave the region safely.
On the other hand, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin also had a phone conversation with his Israeli counterpart Yoav Gallant.
BIDEN: “A CEASE MAY BE DISCUSSED AFTER ALL HOSTAGES ARE RELEASED”
US President Joe Biden said that they can discuss a ceasefire for the Israeli-Palestinian conflict after all hostages held by HAMAS are released.
A journalist asked, "Does the US support a ceasefire for the hostage agreement?" Biden answered as follows:
"The hostages must be released first, then we can talk about this (ceasefire)."