"Biden and King of Jordan Meet Amid Hostage Release Talks and Gaza Crisis"

President Biden is set to meet with Jordan's King Abdullah II to discuss the ongoing situation in Gaza and efforts to secure an enduring end to the crisis, including a possible hostage release deal in the Israel-Hamas war. The administration has criticized Israel's planned ground assault on the Gaza city of Rafah and is engaged in talks on a potential framework for a six-week pause in the fighting, exchange of hostages, and humanitarian assistance to Gaza. Despite expressing frustration with Israel's military approach, Biden continues to show unwavering support for the country.