Biden Hosts Netanyahu for Crucial Ceasefire Talks at White House

U.S. President Joe Biden will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Thursday to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release. Vice President Kamala Harris will also meet Netanyahu separately. Netanyahu is set to address Congress amid protests and discontent over the Gaza conflict.

U.S. President Joe Biden will welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on Thursday to negotiate progress towards a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of hostages, according to a White House announcement.

Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled to hold a separate meeting with Netanyahu. These high-level talks are part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to quell the violence in Gaza.

Netanyahu will also address the U.S. Congress later on Wednesday, facing protests and criticism from some lawmakers regarding the handling of the Gaza conflict.