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Weekend: Biden discusses Gaza with Netanyahu

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Biden discusses Gaza with Netanyahu

24/12/2023 GMT

BBC World Service - Weekend, Biden discusses Gaza with Netanyahu

Biden says he did not ask for a Gaza ceasefire

President Biden has told the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, that as Israel continues its military campaign in Gaza, there's a critical need to protect the civilian population, including those supporting aid operations. The White House said that in a phone call between the two men, Mr Biden also stressed the importance of allowing civilians to move safely away from areas where there's fighting. Mr Netanyahu's office said he made it clear that Israel would continue the war until its objectives had been achieved. 

Also in the programme: COP 28’s ground breaking deal; and a classic anime comes to the theatre. 

Joining Shaun Ley on the programme are; Aowen Jin, a British multidisciplinary artist and social commentator, and Alex Andreou, an actor and broadcaster. 

(Photo: US President Joe Biden speaks to reporters. CREDIT: EPA/JULIA NIKHINSON / POOL)

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