US President Joe Biden committed to new US military deployments in the region during a call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to bolster Israel’s defense capabilities amid escalating tensions with Iran.
“President Biden spoke today with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel,” the White House said in a press release, discussing efforts to support Israel’s defense, including new military deployments.
Hamas confirmed the killing of its leader, Ismail Haniyeh, in an Israeli attack in Tehran. Hamas blamed Israel and the US for the death, vowing retaliation.
Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin refrained from commenting on Haniyeh’s death. Israeli government ministers were advised not to discuss the assassination.
