Biden and Netanyahu: Tension and Diplomacy Amid Middle East Escalation

U.S. President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are set to discuss tensions involving Iran, Hezbollah, and Hamas. The conversation will tackle potential Israeli retaliation against Iran and broader Middle East conflict implications. Biden and Netanyahu aim to address their differing views and related military strategies.

In a high-stakes conversation, U.S. President Joe Biden is poised to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday, discussing the escalating tensions in the Middle East. The talks are likely to focus on Israel's potential retaliation against Iran following Tehran's recent missile attack, which itself was a response to Israeli actions in Lebanon.

Netanyahu, who has promised that Iran would face repercussions for the attack, will explore with Biden the scope and limits of Israel's military response. The conversation takes place amid fears that an intensified regional conflict could involve more countries, including the United States. Key topics are expected to include conflicts involving Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Biden, while offering support for Israel's strategies against Iran-backed groups, has expressed hesitations about striking Iranian oil fields or nuclear sites. As millions in Gaza and Lebanon face displacement, the humanitarian consequences add pressure to the leaders' dialogue. With deep differences over military conduct, the U.S. seeks to influence the next steps taken by its ally Israel.

(With inputs from agencies.)