The matter has become a contentious issue between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a press conference in Jerusalem earlier this month. Photo: Leo Correa/Pool/AFP via Getty ImagesThe meeting, which was supposed to to take place last week, has become a contentious issue between Israeli Prime Ministercalling for a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all hostages, Netanyahu announced he was cancelling the meeting in protest.
Senior Israeli officials said holding a virtual meeting is a way for Netanyahu to "save face" and have a discussion with the White House about Rafah without sending a delegation to Washington.The meeting will take place on a secure video conference call, Israeli and U.S. officials told Axios. Dermer and Netanyahu's national security adviser Tzachi Hanegbi are going to lead the talks from the Israeli side with senior Israeli defense and intelligence officials participating.
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