President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had a phone call ‌last Wednesday. This marked their first discussion in many months. Vice President Kamala Harris also became part of this conversation on a phone call. This discussion took place after the severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Additionally, Israel continues its military campaign against Hamas in Gaza and seeks to dismantle Hezbollah’s presence in Lebanon.

The duration of the call was 30 minutes and many important topics were discussed.  White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, stated that both leaders had discussed security measures and regional stability. This communication is important because both leaders talk about the complicated challenges in the region. However, to escalate tension, there is a need for accountability. This call highlights the severity of the situation. It points out the importance of maintaining a strong relationship between the US and Israel in this tough time. 

Jean-Pierre stated that the recent call had a clear motive. The main topic was to know the 

Israeli plans and its actions ‌against Hezbollaha and Lebanon, especially after ‌Iran’s missiles attack. As Israel intends to take revenge, the main question is how the United States will stop Israel. In recent Iranian attacks, most of these missiles were intercepted with help from the military support of the US. This also prevents many deaths and injuries. 

However, Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu did not share a complex plan for the counterattack on Iran. And Biden’s administration felt satisfied with the details that Netanyahu provided. They were happy to know that the main focus of Israel would be military targets instead of oil or nuclear sites. 

Furthermore, this conversation highlights the need to balance military actions with diplomatic talks. As Israel is constantly faced, the complex challenges in the region, there for this call between the two nations is crucial. To reduce threats and ensure safety and regional stability, finding the right strategies is crucial. 

The Biden administration wanted to convince Israel not to take any such action that harms the stability of the world. But its efforts failed. 

Despite the fact that both Biden and Netanyahu have a friendly relationship, Israel denies accepting the ceasefire plan of President Joe Biden. But the recent phone call was friendly and they decided to stay close to each other in the coming days through teams of personal connections. This is according to a statement from the White House. 

It was expected that this week, the US Defense Secretary will meet with the Israeli Defense Minister, Yoav Gallant, in Washington. But Gallant refused to meet and when asked the reason for the delay, Pentagon deputy press secretary Sabrina Singh stated that the Israeli government would explain the reason. She mentioned that she was only instructed about the postponement 

Before this announcement, the Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that Netanyahu had asked Gallant not to travel to the US until they had a chance to talk.

Former Israeli defense minister Benny Gantz wrote on X that postponing a trip was detrimental to Israel’s national security for both political and personal reasons.

According to Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, Israel will respond to Iran’s attack with force, precision, and surprise. He thinks the assailants won’t anticipate it.

Benjamin Netanyahu, the prime minister of Israel, recently spoke with former President Donald Trump. Trump contacted Netanyahu to commend him on Israel’s robust stance against Hezbollah, according to Netanyahu’s office.

White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre declined to respond when questioned about this call. Nonetheless, she pointed out that since October 7, 2023, President Biden has spoken with Netanyahu over a dozen times, demonstrating the Biden administration’s continued support for Israel’s security.

This circumstance demonstrates the intricate connections between these leaders and how interpersonal exchanges can affect national security strategies.