US President Joe Biden and Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu Hold Phone Call Amid Gaza Famine Warnings

Published: 19 March 2024 at 00:20

US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held their first phone call in a month amidst warnings of a potential famine in northern Gaza. Aid agencies report that about 70% of the population in the region faces catastrophic hunger. The EU blamed Israel for the crisis, calling it \"entirely man-made.\" White House adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed the call and mentioned discussions about US concerns regarding a possible military operation in Gaza. The US cautioned against a major ground operation in Rafah, fearing civilian casualties and worsening the humanitarian crisis.

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