Biden pledges peaceful transfer of power to Trump, continues diplomatic efforts in Gaza and Lebanon

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following Donald Trump’s significant victory in the US presidential election, outgoing President Joe Biden has pledged a smooth and orderly transition of power to the incoming administration. Biden, whose term concludes in January, has emphasized his commitment to facilitating a stable handover.

In this period, the White House confirmed that President Biden will continue diplomatic efforts to end the ongoing conflict in Gaza and to work for the release of detained Israeli hostages. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre reiterated that Biden aims to make further progress on these urgent issues before his term concludes.

Additionally, the State Department announced that Secretary of State Antony Blinken remains focused on advancing peace efforts in both Gaza and Lebanon. Blinken intends to pursue diplomatic solutions to mitigate violence and establish groundwork for stability in the region, ensuring a seamless continuation of these initiatives as President-elect Trump prepares to assume office.