Biden, Netanyahu discuss US military deployments to support Israel
US president stresses importance of ongoing efforts to deescalate broader tensions in region in phone call with Israeli premier
US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed US military deployments to support Israel against various threats in a phone call Thursday.
"The President discussed efforts to support Israel’s defense against threats, including against ballistic missiles and drones, to include new defensive U.S. military deployments," the White House said in a statement.
Biden reaffirmed his commitment to Israel's security against all threats from Iran, including its "proxy terrorist groups" Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis.
Ensuring Washington’s commitment to Israel’s defense, Biden stressed the importance of ongoing efforts to deescalate broader tensions in the region.
Vice President Kamala Harris, who previously expressed “serious concern” about the situation in the Gaza Strip to Netanyahu, also joined the call.
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