US President Joe Biden called on Israel to take concrete steps to address civilian harm, human suffering, and the safety of aid workers. Biden also called on Netanyahu “to work to reach a ceasefire to return the hostages to their homes” These steps represent a radical change in the position of the Joe Biden administration, which has supported Israel without any conditions since the start of the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip.
Biden under increasing pressure from members of his own party to push for a ceasefire and ensure Israel does more to allow aid into Gaza.