US President Joe Biden held phone talks with His Holiness Pope Francis to discuss the latest developments in Israel and Gaza.
During their phone call, Biden affirmed the need to protect civilians in Gaza.
He discussed his recent visit to Israel and his efforts to ensure delivery of food, medicine, and other humanitarian assistance to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
They also discussed the need to prevent escalation in the region and to work toward a durable peace in the Middle East.