Biden Promises Netanyahu ‘New US Defensive Military Deployments’
- Netanyahu says attackers would pay a ‘very heavy price’
- Hezbollah leader says it’s now an ‘open battle on all fronts’
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President Joe Biden promised Benjamin Netanyahu “new defensive US military deployments” as Israel faces fresh threats to avenge assassinations of Hamas and Hezbollah leaders, but he also pressed the Israeli leader to move forward with cease-fire efforts.
Biden “reaffirmed his commitment to Israel’s security against all threats from Iran, including its proxy terrorist groups Hamas, Hezbollah and the Houthis,” the White House said in a readout of a call Thursday evening. “The president discussed efforts to support Israel’s defense against threats, including against ballistic missiles and drones, to include new defensive U.S. military deployments.”