JERUSALEM/BEIRUT - US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Oct 9 about potential Israeli retaliation against Iran, while Lebanon's Hezbollah said its fighters pushed back advancing Israeli forces along the border.
The ground clashes, which are spreading along southern Lebanon's mountainous frontier with Israel, took place with the Gaza war still raging and the Middle East on high alert awaiting Israel's response to Iran's missile strike last week.
Tehran lashed out over Israel's escalation in Lebanon, which is aimed at degrading the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah.
Mr Biden and Mr Netanyahu talked about Israel's plans in a call that lasted 30 minutes, the White House said. The discussion was "direct and very productive", White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told reporters while acknowledging that the two leaders have disagreements and are open about them.
Mr Netanyahu's office confirmed the call without giving any details on what was discussed. Israel's UN Ambassador Danny Danon told reporters the two leaders held "a positive call, and we appreciate the support of the US".
The pair agreed to remain in close contact in the coming days and Mr Biden urged Mr Netanyahu to minimize civilian harm in Lebanon, the White House said later.
Mr Biden again condemned Iran's attack on Israel, urged renewed diplomacy on Gaza and affirmed Israel's right to defend itself against Hezbollah, the White House said.
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