Summary
- President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke for the first time in more than 50 days.
- Tensions emerged in their relationship, with Netanyahu demanding a call from Biden before approving Defense Minister Gallant’s trip to the U.S.
- Israel is considering retaliation for missile strikes from Iran, with a warning that the response will be surprising.
- Biden warned Netanyahu to ensure any response is proportional and urged against hitting Iran’s nuclear facilities.