The White House reported that "U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today, Saturday, to discuss the situation in Israel and Gaza." Netanyahu's office stated in a press release that during a phone call with President Biden, he expressed his appreciation for the U.S. position in the Security Council, seemingly referencing discussions in the council regarding the war in Gaza. It added that "Netanyahu also clarified that Israel will continue the war until it fully achieves all its objectives." For his part, Biden noted that he "did not ask Netanyahu for a ceasefire during their phone call today" and mentioned in a press briefing in Washington: "I had a long conversation with Netanyahu today, and it was a private conversation."