United States and allies propose a peace plan to resolve the conflict in the Gaza Strip

On January 19, after a nearly month-long break in communication, President Biden spoke by phone with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the current conflict and the broader implications of Israel’s military strategy against Hamas.

This conversation took place after Netanyahu publicly rejected the idea of a Palestinian state, which contradicts the position of the United States, which prioritizes a two-state solution as a key component of peace in the region.

The timing of the call was largely influenced by Netanyahu’s recent rejection of the idea of a Palestinian state, a concept that the United States has championed as a crucial element of its support for Israel in response to the October 7 terrorist attack.