Israel-Hamas War: US President Joe Biden and Benjamin Netanyahu Hold First Call In More Than a Month As Tension Grows Over Food Crisis in Gaza

President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Monday, their first interaction in more than a month as the divide has grown between allies over food crisis in Gaza, conduct of war, according to the White House.

US President Joe Biden , Israel PM Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo Credits: Wikiimedia Commons)

Washington, March 18: President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Monday, their first interaction in more than a month as the divide has grown between allies over food crisis in Gaza, conduct of war, according to the White House. Israel-Hamas War: Palestinian Death Toll Mounts to 31,645 Following Israel’s Counter-Operations Inside the Gaza Strip, Says Ministry

sThe call comes after Republicans in Washington and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticised Netanyahu's handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections. They accused the Democratic leader of breaking the unwritten rule against interfering in a close ally's electoral politics. Israel-Hamas War: Gaza Ceasefire on Cards As Israeli Government Likely To Agree To Release 1000 Palestinian Prisoners

Biden hasn't endorsed Schumer's call for election but said he thought he gave a “good speech” that reflected the concerns of many Americans.

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