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Obama and Gaza Netanyahu Will Discuss Problems

Liputan6.com, Washington: U.S. President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will discuss Gaza when the two met in Washington on 6 July. Loosening the White House praised the Israeli blockade of the Gaza shore.

"We believe the implementation of the policies of the Israeli government announced today will improve the lives of Gaza's population," said White House spokesman Robert Gibbs, Monday (21 / 6). Israel says it will begin to allow all goods except weapons.

But Israel did not stop the sea blockade of Gaza, despite urgent international parties pencabutannya since commandos killed nine volunteers. Israeli officials said the troops acted to defend themselves when attacked while riding to the ship.

Gibbs said the U.S. will cooperate with all parties to seek ways of improving the situation in Gaza, including a wider freedom of movement and trade between Gaza and the West Bank. "There's more to be done, and discuss this new policy," he said.

"There's more to be done, and discuss this new policy, and additional steps, with Prime Minister Netanyahu during his visit to Washington later," he said. Obama and Netanyahu is also expected to improve relations after tensions concerning the construction of Jewish settlements on occupied land. (ANT / FRI)