"Biden Urged to Address Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Amid Mounting Tensions"

President Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu about the ongoing Gaza conflict and the potential for a postwar Palestinian state, reaffirming the US commitment to a two-state solution. However, Netanyahu's rejection of an independent Palestinian nation has put the two leaders at odds, complicating Biden's efforts to manage the foreign policy crisis. Democratic lawmakers have condemned Netanyahu's stance and are pushing for conditions on US military aid to ensure compliance with international law. The leaders also discussed efforts to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and increase humanitarian assistance to Gaza while maintaining military pressure on the group.