Biden holds call with key Western allies, Pope to discuss Israel-Hamas war

U.S. President Joe Biden engaged with the leaders of Canada, France, Britain, Germany, and Italy, as well as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and Pope Francis, regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The calls come amidst concerns that the conflict could escalate into a larger conflict in the Middle East. Notably, Japan was not included in the calls, despite being part of the Group of Seven advanced economies.