Biden reiterates ‘Israel’s right to defend itself’ in Saturday call with Netanyahu

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President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday amid airstrikes between Israel and Palestine.

The two discussed the conflict and reiterated “Israel’s right to defend itself against rocket attacks from Hamas and other terrorist groups in Gaza,” according to an afternoon statement from the White House.

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