WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden in a Monday afternoon call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed his support for a ceasefire as fighting between Israel and Hamas enters a second week.”The President reiterated his firm support for Israel’s right to defend itself against indiscriminate rocket attacks. The President welcomed efforts to address intercommunal violence and to bring calm to Jerusalem,” according to a White House readout of the call.Biden also called on Israel to ensure the protection of innocent civilians amid the conflict.On Sunday, Israel conducted a strike that leveled several homes in the Gaza Strip. The …
