President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke for the first time in seven weeks as Israel expands its military operations in Lebanon and navigates its response to Iran’s missile attacks. Learn more about the latest developments in their relationship here. Source: The Washington Times.
What We Know
- President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu held their first conversation in weeks, discussing Israel’s ongoing military operations in Lebanon and its response to a recent missile attack by Iran. The call comes as tensions between Israel and Hezbollah remain high.
- Netanyahu has also recently spoken with former President Donald Trump, who congratulated him on Israel’s military actions against Hezbollah. Meanwhile, Biden has expressed concerns about the scope of Israel’s responses to recent provocations from Iran and Hezbollah.
- Israel is facing significant decisions regarding its retaliation for an Iranian missile barrage from October 1. President Biden has reportedly opposed any strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, signaling his preference for de-escalation amid increasing regional conflict.
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