Middle East crisis live: Biden expected to hold call with Netanyahu; family of nine reportedly killed in northern Gaza
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Joe Biden is expected to hold a phone call on Wednesday with Benjamin Netanyahu about any plans to strike Iran, marking their first discussion since August. The call comes as Israel considers major attacks that could escalate its regional war, signaling the US's intention to influence the limitations of Israeli retaliation. A US official emphasized the need to ensure that any strikes target significant Iranian interests without being disproportionate.
The Pentagon confirmed that Israel's defence minister Yoav Gallant has canceled his planned visit to Washington, which included a meeting with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin. This change highlights the growing tension and urgency in the region, as both countries navigate their military strategies amid heightened conflicts with Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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