Kateryna Rashevska received the Democracy Award on behalf of the Regional Center for Human Rights.

"Our goal is to strengthen Ukraine's credible defense and deterrence capabilities for the long term," Biden said at a joint.

Osama Hamdan, a senior Hamas official, refuted these claims, denying that the Palestinian Islamist group had introduced new ideas.

The attacks were launched by Hezbollah, escalating tensions following an Israeli strike that killed a senior Hezbollah commander.

The program described Ghamdi, a Saudi citizen, as a “key senior leader” within the terror group.

Hamas submitted its formal response on Tuesday to a proposal outlined by President Biden on May 31.

"NATO coordination would help avoid the gaps and delays in aid deliveries," Stoltenberg said.

The plan outlines a three-phase approach to end hostilities and address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

The legislative elections are scheduled for June 30, just weeks before the Paris Olympics, with a potential second round in.

Blinken has previously met with Gantz during his visits to Israel.