President Biden spoke with Prime Minister Netanyahu of Israel to congratulate him on the mission conducted in Gaza that killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. President Biden and Prime Minister Netanyahu also discussed how to use this moment to bring the hostages home and to bring the war to a close with Israel’s security assured and Hamas never again able to control Gaza. They agreed to remain in close contact over the coming days both directly and through their national security teams.
### Official news published at https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2024/10/17/readout-of-president-joe-bidens-call-with-prime-minister-netanyahu-of-israel-10/
