U.S. President Joe Biden, in a call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, expressed his support for a ceasefire in the fighting between Israel and Palestinian militants, the White House said.
The White House statement on the call did not refer to any response by Netanyahu to Biden's comment on a ceasefire.
"The President expressed his support for a ceasefire and discussed U.S. engagement with Egypt and other partners towards that end," the White House said.