In a recent phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Joe Biden made it clear that US support for Israel hinges on immediate new steps being taken in Gaza. The White House released a readout of the call, highlighting Biden’s emphasis on the strikes on humanitarian workers in Gaza as “unacceptable.”
Biden urged Israel to announce and implement specific measures to address civilian harm and humanitarian suffering in the region. This comes as the Biden administration issued a new rule making it harder to fire federal employees, in response to actions taken by former President Trump.
Meanwhile, the political organization No Labels has dropped its bid for a third-party election ticket after spending millions. Lawyers for Trump are arguing that a criminal case charging him with retaining classified documents should be dismissed on grounds of presidential immunity.
According to a White House spokesperson, Biden is feeling “growing frustration” with Netanyahu. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has suggested that US policy may change if Israel does not take immediate action to protect civilians and aid workers in Gaza.
Biden is set to travel to Baltimore for an update on response efforts following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. Blinken has expressed outrage over an Israeli strike that killed aid workers in Gaza, calling for an immediate ceasefire and an increase in humanitarian assistance.
The recent attack on the World Central Kitchen in Gaza has been condemned as unacceptable, highlighting the need for better protection of aid workers and civilians in the region. Stay tuned for more updates on these developments.
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