Biden Welcomes King of Jordan to Discuss Hostage Deal

FILE - Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al-Hussein attends a military ceremony in Vienna, Oct. 25, 2021. President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan’s leader in Washington on Monday, Feb. 12, 2024, and the two are expected to discuss the ongoing effort to free hostages in Gaza.

President Joe Biden is hosting Jordan’s King Abdullah II in Washington Monday and the two leaders are expected to discuss the ongoing effort to free hostages held in Gaza, and growing concern over an Israeli military operation in the port city of Rafah.