Yesterday, Joe Biden deigned to take a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. It was reportedly their first conversation in more than a month. This was probably an awkward conversation for Biden and the only topic of discussion was undoubtedly the war in Gaza. The result of the call was an agreement for Bibi Netanyahu to send a delegation of Israeli officials to Washington to meet in person with some of their counterparts from the Biden administration. They will reportedly discuss Israel’s upcoming offensive in the southern Gaza city of Rafah. While it’s possible that some productive work might be accomplished, it’s unclear why such a trip needed to be made in person during this critical juncture in the war. It will also highlight the deteriorating relationship between Biden and Netanyahu, neither of whom will attend the meeting. (Associated Press)
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