Biden is facing growing calls to exert more pressure on Netanyahu.
Share on email when they spoke on Thursday that "an immediate ceasefire" is needed to "protect innocent civilians" in Gaza and improve the humanitarian situation, the White House said.aid workers, and with Biden under growing pressure from members of his own party to push for a ceasefire and ensure Israel does more to allow aid into Gaza .
Biden "emphasized that the strikes on humanitarian workers and the overall humanitarian situation are unacceptable," per the readout. Biden also told Netanyahu that Israel must "announce and implement" a series of "concrete and measurable steps" to protect aid workers and address humanitarian suffering."He made clear that U.S. policy with respect to Gaza will be determined by our assessment of Israel's immediate action on these steps."
Secretary of State Tony Blinken echoed that point in a press conference of his own on Thursday, saying: "If we don't see the changes we need to see, there will be a change in our policy."After the call, White House spokesperson John Kirby said the steps the U.S. expects Israel to take include increasing the amount of aid that gets into Gaza, opening additional crossings to Gaza, "movement toward a ceasefire," and better protecting civilians and aid workers.
In Thursday's readout, the White House didn't fully link those issues but stressed the president "urged the Prime Minister to empower his negotiators to conclude a deal without delay to bring the hostages home."Share on twitter
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