Title: White House: Biden and Bin Salman Agree on Direct Coordination in the Upcoming Period

The White House announced in a statement that U.S. President Joe Biden and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had a phone call today, Tuesday, to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas. The White House stated that they agreed to continue broader diplomatic efforts "to maintain stability across the region and prevent the escalation of the conflict." The statement added that the leaders will maintain close and direct coordination with each other and through their teams in the upcoming period. They also welcomed ongoing efforts to ensure the release of hostages held by Hamas and urged for their immediate release.