Netanyahu's White House Visit: A Critical Moment Amid Gaza Conflict

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict. This visit marks Netanyahu's first since 2020 and occurs at a pivotal time amid pressure to resolve the war, hostages, and political dynamics.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House Thursday to discuss the ongoing war in Gaza with President Joe Biden and likely Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris. This visit, Netanyahu's first since 2020, comes amid heightened pressure to find an end to the nine-month conflict that has resulted in over 39,000 deaths in Gaza and left dozens of Israeli hostages in Hamas captivity.

In the Oval Office, Netanyahu thanked Biden for his long-standing support of Israel, while Biden used the meeting to push for the release of hostages in Gaza, a potential landmark achievement for his administration. After their discussions, Biden and Netanyahu planned to meet with the families of American hostages.

Vice President Harris, who will meet Netanyahu separately, is under scrutiny from both political spectrums regarding her stance on the conflict. Netanyahu, facing domestic challenges, navigates a politically charged landscape towards a ceasefire agreement. In a recent address to Congress, Netanyahu defended Israel's actions while chastising critics and thanking Biden's administration for their support post the October 7 attacks.

(With inputs from agencies.)