Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Joe Biden spoke on Thursday evening amid the tensions with Lebanon and Iran.
The phone call lasted about half an hour, according to an Israeli official.
In a statement summarizing the call, the White House said, "The President reaffirmed his commitment to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis.”
“The President discussed efforts to support Israel’s defense against threats, including against ballistic missiles and drones, to include new defensive US military deployments. Together with this commitment to Israel’s defense, the President stressed the importance of ongoing efforts to de-escalate broader tensions in the region,” added the statement, which noted that “Vice President Harris also joined the call.”... Read More: Arutz-7