US President Joe Biden is scheduled to have a conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, as confirmed by a US official. This communication will mark the first discussion between the two leaders since the tragic incident where Israel's strike in Gaza resulted in the deaths of seven aid workers from World Central Kitchen.
In response to the devastating loss of the aid workers, a senior administration official revealed that President Biden is feeling a mix of anger and increasing frustration. The official further stated that Biden is fully prepared to express his sentiments directly to Netanyahu during their upcoming conversation.
While the White House has reiterated its unwavering support for Israel's ongoing military operation, officials clarified that there has been no change in policy. Instead, the shift lies in the president's mounting frustrations over recent events.
Although the aid worker tragedy will undoubtedly be a focal point of the discussion, Biden is expected to address a range of other pressing issues. These topics may include efforts to enhance humanitarian aid to Gaza, ongoing negotiations concerning hostages and a potential ceasefire agreement, as well as the US government's apprehensions regarding a potential ground incursion into Rafah.
