Americans are demanding a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, according to the Wall Street Journal, noting that the White House's decisive reaction comes a few days after the killing of seven aid workers in the Gaza Strip. This sparked an uproar over Israel's behavior in the war.
Netanyahu and other Israeli officials were quick to apologize for the deadly attack on the World Central Kitchen aid convoy on Monday. However, the White House and the group's founder, José Andrés, Increase pressure on Israel to allow more humanitarian aid into the Gaza Strip and take steps to protect non-combatants.
The White House said that Biden and Netanyahu discussed “the latest developments in Israel and the Gaza Strip.”
Sky News lists the highlights of the evening phone call between Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu. US President 'clearly expressed the need' for Israel to implement 'concrete' steps to address civilian harm and safety of aid workers.
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He also told the Israeli Prime Minister that American support for the Israeli conflict in Gaza depends on it. During a conversation of approximately 30 minutes Biden said that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is “unacceptable.”
He explained that US policy regarding the Gaza Strip will be determined based on an assessment of the immediate measures that Israel will take regarding the specific steps.
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