"Biden's Call with Netanyahu Lacked Urging Restraint in Gaza"

President Joe Biden did not urge Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to exercise restraint in the immediate aftermath of the deadly Hamas attack on Israel, according to a US official. The decision reflects the shock and severity of the attack. Biden is expected to emphasize Israel's right to defend itself and offer support in a speech on Tuesday. The US is aware of the growing likelihood of an Israeli ground incursion into Gaza and the possibility of American hostages being held there. Biden's remarks will address the US response, the hostage situation, and the need to avoid further escalation.