Joe Biden says he did not ask Israel PM Netanyahu for Gaza ceasefire during phone call
During a lengthy call today, President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about various matters. When asked by reporters for details about their discussion, Biden maintained that the conversation was private.
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- Reuters
- Published Date: 12:01 | 24 December 2023
- Modified Date: 12:08 | 24 December 2023
U.S. President Joe Biden said he did not ask Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a ceasefire in the conflict-hit Gaza Strip in a long call the two leaders had on Saturday.
"I had a long talk with Netanyahu today and it's a private conversation," Biden told reporters in Washington.
"I did not ask for a ceasefire," he said, in response to a shouted question.
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