President Joe Biden and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu discussed tensions over Gaza food crisis.

President Joe Biden and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu held their first call in over a month amid growing tensions between the US and Israel over the ongoing food crisis in Gaza and Israel's conduct of war. The call took place after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized Netanyahu's handling of the conflict and called for Israel to hold new elections. Biden did not endorse Schumer's call for elections but acknowledged that the speech reflected concerns of many Americans. The White House remains skeptical of Netanyahu's plan to carry out an operation in the southern city of Rafah, where over a million displaced Palestinians have sought refuge, and has urged Israel to present a credible plan ensuring the safety of innocent Palestinian civilians.

March 18, 2024
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