President Biden Warns Israel’s Prime Minister After Death Of Aid Workers

This is the first time since the start of the war that the U.S. leader threatened to rethink his backing.

A phone call Thursday between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came with warnings.

The call was prompted by the Israeli airstrikes that killed the seven food aid workers. President Biden issued a strong warning that future U.S. support for Israel’s Gaza war depends on the swift implementation of new steps to protect civilians and aid workers.

Biden called for an immediate ceasefire and a deal that would lead to the release of hostages. His message marks a noticeable change in his administration’s devoted support for Israel’s war efforts.

This is the first time since the start of the war that the U.S. leader threatened to rethink his backing.

Hours after the phone call, Israel said it would open two more border crossings for aid to enter Gaza. But officials didn’t provide a timeline or say how much aid would be allowed in.