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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Lorenzo Tondo in Jerusalem

Joe Biden calls for ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza and says Israel must protect civilians to keep US support

Joe Biden and  Benjamin Netanyahu
Joe Biden told Benjamin Netanyahu an immediate ceasefire was essential. Composite: Reuters/AP

Joe Biden has called for an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza, telling Benjamin Netanyahu that future US support for Israel will depend on it taking concrete action to protect civilians and aid workers.

As the two leaders held their first phone call since Israeli airstrikes killed seven employees of the international food charity World Central Kitchen (WCK), Biden issued the strongest US rebuke toward Israel since the start of the conflict.

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