President Biden said he had a very direct call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and expressed concerns over escalation in the Middle East.
On the call on Thursday, which Vice President Harris also joined, Biden stressed that the need for securing a cease-fire deal with the prime minister.
“I’m very concerned about it,” Biden said when asked of escalation in the region.
"I had a very direct meeting with prime minister… very direct. We have the basis for a cease-fire.