Biden Tells Netanyahu to Scale Back War

“President Biden last week pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to scale down the Israeli military operation in Gaza, stressing he is not in it for a year of war,” Axios reports.

“Biden’s comments during the two leaders’ call last Friday reflect the growing U.S. concern about the continuation of the war and the president’s desire to see it end long before the November elections.”

“A source close to the White House said Biden can’t have the war and the growing death toll to continue dominating the news cycle as the elections get closer.”