On Thursday, President Biden conveyed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that the United States would review its stance on the Gaza conflict if Israel fails to promptly address the dire humanitarian conditions in the region and ensure the safety of aid personnel.
The conversation between the two leaders occurred three days after the tragic event where seven employees of the World Central Kitchen, managed by José Andrés, lost their lives in an Israeli airstrike on a convoy identified for humanitarian aid. This incident sparked condemnation both domestically and internationally. Kirby emphasized that President Biden initiated the call with Netanyahu in direct response to the fatal strike, further noting that Biden was deeply affected by the tragedy.
