U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu engaged in a critical discussion concerning the situation in Gaza, specifically focusing on the city of Rafah. During their 30-minute phone conversation, Biden expressed his concerns regarding the potential escalation of conflict and urged Netanyahu to reconsider the planned ground invasion of Rafah, following Israel's call for the evacuation of eastern Rafah. Additionally, Biden requested the immediate reopening of the Kerem Shalom border crossing, which had been closed following a Hamas attack that resulted in the deaths of four Israeli soldiers. Netanyahu agreed to Biden's request, promising to ensure the crossing is open for humanitarian assistance. The White House anticipates the crossing to reopen by Wednesday, with efforts underway to expedite this timeline. They also discussed hostage deal negotiations.
LATEST: The White House expects the Kerem Shalom crossing to reopen on Wednesday, but are working to move up that timeline to get vital humanitarian assistance into northern Gaza even sooner. Read more on the Israel-Hamas conflict: https://t.co/OqpQ9FGI2i
Biden calls PM to reiterate opposition to Rafah op after IDF orders partial evacuation https://t.co/3SU66wmPIa
.@Netanyahu assured @JoeBiden that the Kerem Shalom humanitarian aid crossing -- the one Hamas attacked, unprovoked, over the weekend, killing four and wounding more -- will be reopened. Even though there is a surplus of food in parts of Gaza. Per John Kirby at the WH briefing.
Note this from readout of @potus @netanyahu call today: "The Prime Minister agreed to ensure the Kerem Shalom crossing is open for humanitarian assistance for those in need."
After Hamas Attack, Biden Urges Netanyahu to Reopen Gaza Crossing; Netanyahu Agrees Read More: https://t.co/rYBqwbdHb6
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised to re-open the Kerem Shalom Crossing, the White House said on Monday. @tovahlazaroff https://t.co/mc0sK95ZGY
BREAKING: Prime Minister Netanyahu told Biden he will ensure the Kerem Shalom crossing is open for humanitarian assistance for those in need in Gaza, the White House said https://t.co/ZeBx1qCTM5
NETANYAHU AGREED TO ENSURE KEREM SHALOM CROSSING IS OPEN FOR HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE IN CALL WITH BIDEN ON MONDAY -WHITE HOUSE
NEW: Biden "reiterated his clear position on Rafah" in call with Netanyahu. "The Prime Minister agreed to ensure the Kerem Shalom crossing is open for humanitarian assistance for those in need. " https://t.co/dIJpqxoTUi
🚨🇺🇸🇮🇱BREAKING: BIDEN SPEAKS WITH NETANYAHU AFTER RAFAH EVACUATION BEGINS According to U.S officials, the call lasted approximately 30 minutes, and Biden reiterated his concerns over Israel starting an offensive in Rafah. Source: AP https://t.co/QCPoChBnYY
BREAKING: President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu speak after Israel orders eastern Rafah evacuation. @rafsanchez has the latest. https://t.co/fxpZrNoizC
According to U.S. Officials; during this morning’s Phone Call between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, Biden asked for Israel to Reopen the “Kerem Shalom” Border Crossing between Southern Israel and Gaza for Humanitarian Aid, after it was Closed yesterday… https://t.co/A71WR1gDIu
JUST IN In a phone call with Prime Minister Netanyahu, President Biden insisted that Israel promptly reopen the Kerem Shalom crossing, which it had closed yesterday. Via @RotterNet https://t.co/j951XkNEMb https://t.co/OLpM4RZNj6
U.S. President Joe Biden reportedly held a Half-Hour Phone Call this morning with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in an attempt to dissuade him from launching a Ground Invasion of Rafah in the Southern Gaza Strip, which Administration Officials currently Fear may cause a… https://t.co/0zvrXYoNcG
BREAKING: A U.S. official told me Biden asked Netanyahu that Israel reopens immediately the Kerem Shalom crossing between Israel and Gaza that was shut down on Sunday after a Hamas attack on a nearby IDF outpost killed four soldiers https://t.co/USzJ0ua0kW
President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone for 30 minutes Monday, discussing hostage deal negotiations and Israel's preparations for a ground invasion of Rafah, U.S. and Israeli officials said. https://t.co/GnyJsNWOmb
US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will speak Monday about plans for an attack on the Gazan city of Rafah, according to US and Israeli officials https://t.co/yQazSfAGXL
#GazaWar | US President Joe Biden will speak to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after Israel's military called for Palestinians to evacuate eastern Rafah ahead of an offensive, the White House said. (Reported by news agency AFP)
JUST IN Biden to speak with Netanyahu today, he might want to try to cancel the Rafah op… Via @N12News https://t.co/8CTVK4e0bp