Biden and Netanyahu affirm commitment to ongoing aid flow into Gaza

US President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who agreed to allow the continuous flow of international aid into Gaza from Egypt. The Israeli Defense Ministry confirmed that 20 trucks of aid entered on Saturday and approximately 15 more on Sunday. Biden also expressed appreciation for Israel's support in facilitating the release of two American hostages and discussed ongoing efforts to release the remaining hostages. However, a far-right member of the security cabinet criticized the agreement, stating that humanitarian aid should only be provided in exchange for the release of all hostages. Netanyahu also held phone calls with leaders from France, Spain, and the Netherlands, emphasizing Israel's determination to eliminate Hamas's military and governing capabilities. Biden discussed the Israel-Hamas war with leaders of major Western powers, issuing a joint statement supporting Israel's right to defend itself while calling for the protection of civilian lives and the immediate release of all remaining hostages.