Biden urged Netanyahu for a cessation in fighting following the strike on humanitarian workers, highlighting the importance of allowing humanitarian aid efforts to continue in Gaza.
Netanyahu initially opposed a pause in fighting but promised new procedures to protect aid providers, emphasizing the need for a deal for the release of hostages.
Netanyahu was surprised by Biden's focus on a ceasefire unrelated to a hostage deal, leading to discussions at an Israeli security cabinet meeting for clarification from the Biden administration.
The Biden administration insisted publicly and privately that a six-week ceasefire was still necessary, despite Israel's request for a ceasefire not bound to a hostage release.
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