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Biden holds separate calls with Netanyahu, Abbas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with US President Joe Biden on Saturday for the fifth time since the war between Israel and Hamas began.

Netanyahu thanked Biden for the US's support in the war, including defense and intelligence assistance. The two discussed the ongoing situation.

Netanyahu also shared with Biden what he saw during his visit on Saturday to the communities near the Gaza Strip. The two agreed to keep in constant contact.

In his call with Biden, Abbas' office said Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas told Biden he completely rejects the displacement of Palestinians from Gaza, as Israel retaliates for a deadly Hamas attack on its territory.